europeans were able to conquer the aztec empire in part because A. they had many more soldiers than the aztec military. B. they promised to give aztec slaves their freedom. C. they covinced the aztec people to accept european religions. D. they received help from cities the aztecs had conquered.

Montezuma was taken prisoner by the spanish and held captive for months while the spanish ransacked the city of tenochtitlan. what was the fate of montezuma? a he escaped only to be cut down in battle.b he reasoned with the spanish and got them to leave the city.c he died of old age while in the custody of cortes.d he was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.