5. INFORMATIVE WRITING Why do you think the Spanish
conquered the Aztec and the Inca instead of trading with them
for gold and other resources? Write a paragraph that explains
your reasons.

If the Spaniards had to trade with the Aztecs and Incas, they would have to continuously give up their own goods in exchange for the Aztec's and Inca's goods. It benefited them more to just conquer the empires. They also wanted to acquire more territory. It is the "Glory" in the three g's. They wanted to expand their power.

Explanation:

these civilizations were located around fertile rivers, where they could produce an abundance of crops

it proved indian land claims were unjustified.