Answer: Â Concentrating native populations
The Spanish would concentrate native populations in newly established colonial towns.
Using superior weapons
The Spanish used more advanced weapons, including firearms, steel armor, and horses.
Using cavalry and dogs
The Spanish used cavalry to chase down retreating warriors, and dogs to track down and encircle enemies.
Burning ships
The Spanish would burn their ships to ensure loyalty to their plans for conquest.
Creating division
The Spanish would create division and discontent between the Indians.
The Spanish conquistadors also brought diseases to kill off the Aztec and Inca empires quickly
