What was Hernán Cortés's crucial advantage in his conquest of the Mexica Empire?

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Cortés was able to exploit the internal dissention within the Mexica Empire. He formed alliances with other indigenous groups who were at odds with the Mexica and used them to his advantage. Additionally, the Mexica empire was already weakened by an ongoing civil war and Cortés played a critical role in exploiting this division to ultimately conquer the empire.

What Was Hernán Cortés's Crucial Advantage in His Conquest of the Mexica