Mark the statement if it describes an event that contributed to the decline of the aztec empire. a. the aztecs welcomed the spanish with gifts. b. the spanish took moctezuma prisoner. c. cortés gave up his desire for more gold. d. smallpox weakened the aztecs’ ability to resist e. the location of the aztec capital made trade difficult. more then one answer

A. The Aztecs welcomed the Spanish with gifts

B. The Spanish took Moctezuma prisoner

D. Smallpox weakened the Aztecs' ability to resist

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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