Matzeliger invented the everlasting machine because attaching the top of the shoe to the sole was amazing
Many, but not all, were sacrificed in a ritual human sacrifice in their Templo Mayor (modern name) - in fact, these people for sacrifice were one of the reasons they conquered.
Generally though, they were allowed to live their life and sometimes even keep their language and administration - as long as they paid tributes to the Aztecs.
Because society today is shaped so that people with more power and privilege get more benefits. It's just luck unfortunately
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I think the answer is "self verification theory.