Does the change from Europeans describing Native American leaders as kings and emperors to “chiefs” reflect a change in Native political structures, or is it rather a change in European attitudes to or familiarity with Native Americans?

by Zethniti

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Not to discourage further answers, but you might find thee responses to this post by /u/400-Rabbits and /u/onthefailboat talking about the change iin perception of Mesoamerican cultures, their complexity, and accomplishments over time by the Spanish to be relevant.