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Period: Nov 11, 1300 to
Aztec Empire
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Nov 11, 1345
The Mexica Settle
At about 1345, the Mexica settled on an island in a marshy region of Lake Texoco and founded their capital city, Tenochtitlan. -
Nov 11, 1428
Itzcoatl's Reign
Itzcoatl's reigns begins in 1428. -
Nov 11, 1440
The Height of the Empire
The reign of the fifth king, Montezuma the I. Montezuma started the Aztec Empire's climb to power. -
Nov 11, 1450
Triple Alliance is Formed
The Mexica join forces with the Texoco and Tlacopan. This alliance would guide the Aztec Empire. Together, they presided over 12 million peoples and expanded the Aztec Empire. -
Nov 11, 1502
Motecuzoma's Reign and Oaxaca
Beneath Montecuzoma's reign, the Aztecs attacked and conquered Oaxaca. After planting colonists in the city, Oaxaca became the bulwark of the Aztex Empire. -
Nov 11, 1519
Spanish Invaders Appear
Spanish invaders appeared at the time of Montezuma II's rule. Montezuma II was both a priest and supreme ruler of the Aztec Empire. -
Dec 11, 1519
Hernan Cortes Lands
Hernan Cortes, the Spaniard, lands on the Yucatan Peninsula. They then ally with the Tlaxaca, enemies of the Aztecs and mount an attack. -
Nov 11, 1521
Fall of Tenochtitlan
The fall of Tenochtitlan to the Spaniards. Cuauhetemoc surrenders to the Spaniards. Tenochtitlan is destroyed.
