Question

which of the following was the biggest factor in the early and rapid success of the conquistadors against native americans? multiple choice the infectious diseases brought by the spanish the bloody religious system of the aztecs, which allowed the spanish to win converts among aztec peasants with their stress on christian virtue the military technology of the spanish the rigid political centralization of the aztecs, which meant that to capture the emperor was to conquer the empire

Explanation:

The infectious diseases brought by the Spanish, such as small - pox, decimated Native American populations. These diseases spread rapidly among Native Americans who had no immunity, severely weakening their ability to resist the conquistadors. While other factors like military technology, religious differences, and political centralization also played roles, the massive death toll from diseases was the most impactful in the early and rapid success of the conquistadors.

Answer:

the infectious diseases brought by the Spanish