Cortes did not believe in the actual existence of the Aztec Gods, but used these gods to his advantage when trying to convince the Aztecs that he was a god himself--thus tricking them into giving him their gold.
Answer: Some examples are economic, military, political, and ideological as models of power.
Explanation: Micheal Mann’s “IEMP” model.
Jefferson's most fundamental political belief was an "absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority." Stemming from his deep optimism in human reason, Jefferson believed that the will of the people, expressed through elections, provided the most appropriate guidance for directing the republic's course.
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Yes, it is true that in the years leading up to World War II Japan seized Pacific islands to boost its economy and trade, due mostly to the fact that the island of Japan lacked any natural resources.
