The Broken Spears by Miguel Leon-Portilla Essay -- Aztecs Broken Spear

The Broken Spears by Miguel Leon-PortillaThe author argues that the Spanish were completely at breach for the total destruction of the Aztec Empire. In Broken spears, the author explains how many factors otherwise than Spanish power contributed to the downfall of the Aztecs. Not only did the Spanish wealthy person many wagess everywhere the Aztecs, but also they also exploited them and took advantage of the cultural difference. The main key aspects to the Spanish victory, is that the Spanish were viewed as gods at first because of their appearance, the Aztecs welcomed the Spanish with gifts and festivities, which showed the Spanish had total control of people. The Aztecs also held a ritual ceremony for the arrival of the god that included a kind sacrifice, which was seen by the Spanish as a disgusting act, this trigged Spanish wickedness for the Aztecs. When the Spanish saw the resources that the Aztecs had, they quick started taking advantage of the Aztecs pallidnesses. The Spanish had more power they were better equipped than the Aztecs and more advanced. The Aztecs leader Montecuhzoma was a weak leader, he was more of a coward, more concerned with his well organism and safety than the safety of his people and kingdom so he quickly surrendered under pressure. The Spanish used surrounding enemy tribes to take over the Aztec lands, then began to massacre men, women and children. When the Aztec became angry and started to fight back, they were quickly wrecked by the diseases the Spanish ...