In conquering the Aztec empire, Hernán Cortés and his small Spanish army were aided by thousands of soldiers who had been subjects of the Aztecs.

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Cortés and his men formed alliances with the enemies of the Aztecs, and many native peoples who were subjugated by the Aztecs saw the Spanish as potential allies in overthrowing their oppressors. These groups provided significant military support to the Spanish during the conquest.

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