In 1518, Hernando Cortés's conquest of the Aztecs was made possible largely due to
A. Spanish alliances with enemies of the Aztecs.
B. the exposure of the Aztecs to smallpox.
C. political divisions within the Aztec leadership.
D. the brutality of the Spanish conquistadores.
E. the Spanish co-opting the Aztec religion.
Answer: B
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