Answer:
d. All of the above
Explanation:
<u>- He wanted to show the Aztecs that their religion was pagan and should be forbidden </u>
At that time, the Spanish empire believed that it was their duty to introduce Christianity to the people around the world. They tend to forced the territories that they conquered to adopt Christianity. At that time, Aztec has their own religion. Cortes was a devout and saw Aztec's religion as a sin.
<u>- He wanted to show the world that the Spanish securely controlled New Spain </u>
If he managed to create the perception, the Spanish empire will had an opportunity to take a way the resources that exist in the new Spain territory (this include the resources of the people form Aztec)
<u>- He wanted to show the Aztecs that their empire should no longer exist and was weak in comparison to Spain’s empire.</u>
For Cortes, Conquering an Aztec will strengthen the Spanish empire reputation. After hearing the fell of Aztec civilization, he expected other smaller tribes around the area will surrender to Spain without much of a fight.
Japan used its influence to promote trade between Asian and Western countries. Strong ties to China allowed faster immersion in Western culture. Japan's finished goods brought Asian influence to the Western world.
Answer:
The soviets wanted to expand their areas of control in eastern Europe
Explanation:
After WWII Germany was divided into occupation zones, the US, Great Britain, Soviet Union, and France had zones to occupy.
The Soviet Union occupied most of eastern Germany while the Allies occupied Western Germany. Berlin was divided into four zones of occupations.
The US believed that the only way to Germany to recover was to unify it, the Soviets did not agree with it and on June 24 the Soviets blocked the roads and railroad lines into West Berlin. The Soviets removed the zones and removed the four-power Berlin administration.
The last Czar of Russia was Nicolas II.
