Comparing and contrasting how “The End of the Aztec Empire” and “Moctezuma II” characterize the historical figure, Hernán Cortés, I can say the following.
Both lectures portray Hernán Cortés as an ambitious man with no principles, that instead of being grateful to emperor Moctezuma II for what he offered, instead, Cortez made him prisoner and invaded Tenochtitlán.
In both readings, "The End of the Aztec Empire” and “Moctezuma II,” the content refers to the profile of Cortés as the conqueror that always had in mind the invasion and conquering of the Aztec empire.
Cortés wanted to own the many raw materials and natural resources of the empire. We are talking about precious minerals such as gold, silver, and copper.
Both lectures present Moctezuma as the victim due to his decision to welcome and the Spaniards, instead of confronting them.
Hernán Cortés arrived in the Americas on March 4, 1519. He specifically arrived at the Yucatan Peninsula, in the Mexican territory.
We conclude that Cortez always had in mind to invade and conquer the great Aztec empire. Moctezuma II facilitated the process by believing the Spaniards had been sent by his god Quetzalcoatl.
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