AZTEC

By ehaston
  • 1200

    Aztec arrive in the valley of Mexico

  • 1325

    The Aztecs choose the capital of the empire, Tenochtitlan.

  • 1375

    The first dominant ruler of the Aztecs, Acamapichtli, comes into power. They call their ruler the Tlatoani.

  • 1427

    Itzcoatl becomes the fourth ruler of the Aztecs. He will found the Aztec Empire.

  • 1440

    Montezuma I becomes the fifth leader of the Aztecs. His rule will mark the height of the Aztec Empire.

  • 1452

    The city of Tenochtitlan is damaged by a great flood. The next few years are filled with famine and starvation.

  • 1502

    Montezuma II becomes ruler of the Aztec Empire. He is the ninth of the Aztec kings.

  • 1519

    Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes arrives in Tenochtitlan. The Aztecs treat him as an honored guest, but Cortez takes Montezuma II prisoner. Cortez is driven from the city, but Montezuma II is killed.

  • 1521

    Cortes defeats the Aztecs and takes over the city of Tenochtitlan.

  • 1522

    The Spanish begin to rebuild the city of Tenochtitlan. It will be called Mexico City and will be the capital of New Spain.