How do these different writers characterize regional rivalries among the Aztecs, Tlaxcalans, Cholulans, and other native peoples in highland Mexico at the time of the Spanish arrival in 1519?

The Aztecs, under their leader Itzcoatl, formed a mighty empire and, after settling in, tried conquering the neighboring area. The Aztecs demanded tributes from other tribes, making them the most hated and feared among various tribes.

Explanation

In the following ways, different writers characterize the regional rivalries in Highland Mexico:-

• The Aztecs asked tribes to pay tribute in food, clothing, goods, and even captives.
• The tribute would feed the hungry Aztec Gods.
• As part of their belief system, Aztecs performed human sacrifice.
• The regional rivalries occurred as a result of hatred against the Aztec empire.
• The Tlaxcaltecas had a mighty empire and worshipped the God of war and Hunting and resisted the Aztecs.
• Similarly, the Cholula served as a religious center and formed an essential city in the Aztec empire.
• Cortes used regional rivalries to establish the Spanish empire.
• Cortes defeated the Tlaxcaltecas and used them against the Aztecs.
• He allied with the Tlaxcaltecas and defeated the Aztec empire.
• Similarly, Cholulans and Tlaxcaltecas were traditional enemies and Tlaxcalans along with Cortes executed the Cholulans.