Transcription: The Aztecs' imperial policies had been cruel. Now, in their hour of greatest need, all former allies and vassal tribes refused to help them. In fact, many tribes seeking revenge joined with Cortés to destroy them. With 850 Spanish soldiers and 60,000 Indian allies, Cortés prepared his final assault. Meanwhile, Tenochtitlan was being destroyed by another invader, smallpox. The emperor, Cuitláhuac, had died and a new emperor, Cuauhtémoc, was crowned in his place. For four months the Spanish laid siege to the city, cutting off its food and water. On June 10th 1521, almost a year after he had been ...
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