Aidan Rogers and Devin Yakoushkin
Junior Division
823 Words
Thesis:
Montezuma II was a brutal leader who left behind a questionable legacy, but current day Mexico would be better if he hadn't died by Cortes's hand.
Arguments for thesis:
-Attempted to bribe a potential god into leaving his empire
-Too much pride -Killed hundreds of innocent tribe members -Stoned to death by his own people -Took hostage in his own palace Arguments against thesis:
-Treated civilians well
-Cleanliness was a must -Amazing war general |
The Death Whistle was a sacrifical instrument used to accompany the srceams of the victim.
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