Which Spanish conquistador led the expedition that overthrew the Aztec empire?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Hernan Cortes
- Step 1: Cortes sailed from Cuba and landed near present-day Veracruz in 1519. Step 2. He allied with local peoples and reached Tenochtitlan. Answer: Hernan Cortes. Why not the others: Pizarro conquered the Inca, and the others explored other regions.
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