Moctezuma was scared because of the number of soldiers that Cortés took into battle, and also Cortés had very modern battle instruments. Moctezuma thought it would be impossible to win this battle and so preferred to give land and treasure to the Spaniards, especially after Cortes claimed he was an ancient Mayan god.
The battle between Cortés and Moctezuma took place on November 8, 1519, in the city of Tenochtitlán, a Mayan city that is now Mexico City.
This battle occurred because:
- The Spanish government wanted domination of the region.
- The region was already inhabited by the Mayans, who did not want to be dominated.
- The Spanish government was being represented by the explorer Hernán Cortés.
- Mayan Governor Moctezuma decided to fight against the Spaniards to guarantee the safety of the Mayans.
The Mayan governor's majesty was interrupted by fear when he saw the Spanish army. That's because Cortés arrived in battle with 508 soldiers, all well equipped with cannons and swords, which were very modern weapons compared to the Mayan weapons.
Moctezuma was afraid and impressed with the prosperity of the Spaniards. He saw that it would be impossible to win this battle, especially when Cortes convinced him that he was a Mayan god.
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