What were Cortes's two policies?

Hernán Cortés implemented two key policies during his conquest of the Aztec Empire: the establishment of alliances and the use of brutal military tactics. He formed strategic alliances with various indigenous groups who were rivals of the Aztecs, which helped him gather forces against them. Simultaneously, Cortés employed ruthless military strategies, including psychological warfare and direct assaults, to destabilize and conquer the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán. These policies facilitated his rapid success in overthrowing the Aztec Empire.