The Clash of Two WorldsThe Clash of Two Worlds
By Jacob Cummins
Welcoming or Warfare?Welcoming or Warfare?
The Aztec Emperor Moctezuma did not know if he should welcome Cortez as a God or as an enemy.
He wasn’t sure if their visit to the Americas should be tolerated or pushed out in another direction.
A warm GreetingA warm Greeting
Moctezuma called upon Texcoco and Tacuba to organize a reception.
They gave Cortez gifts and they openly welcomed his group.
Cortez responded by stating he came in the name of a powerful lord and God who reigned across the World.