Tensions rise between Spanish and Aztecs from "summary" of The Conquest of Mexico by William Hickling Prescott
The increasing contact between the Spanish conquistadors and the Aztec Empire led to a gradual escalation of tensions between the two parties. Initially, the Aztecs welcomed the Spanish as guests, believing them to be representatives of the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. However, as the Spanish began to assert their dominance and exploit the resources of the land, the Aztecs grew wary of their intentions. The Spanish, under the leadership of Hernan Cortes, were driven by a desire for wealth and power. They saw the Aztec Empire as a potential source of riches, and they were determined to conquer and subjugate the native population. The Aztecs, on the other hand, were proud and fiercely independent, unwilling to bow down to for...
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