History of the Aztecs

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  • 1325

    The Aztec settelment

    The Aztec settelment
    In 1325 A.D. the Aztecs saw an eagle perched on a cactus, they thought that was a signal to make their homes there. They started off by draining the swampy land, and putting in artificial land. They were able to catch fish and build empires later on.
  • 1428

    A three - way association

    A three - way association
    While the Aztecs were under their leader Itzcoatl in 1428, they formed a three way association with the Texcocans and Tacubans. They did this to defeat their rivals, the Tepanec. Then they would conquer Azcapotzalco, the Tepanec capitol.
  • 1520

    Emperor Montezuma

    Emperor Montezuma
    The Aztec emperor Montezuma believed that Hernan Cortes was the bearded Aztec god. He thought he would bring world peace. Then he was captured and killed in 1520. They say he was killed by his own men.
  • 1521

    The invasion of Hernan Cortes

    The invasion of Hernan Cortes
    The Aztecs were overthrown by Hernan Cortes in 1521. Hernan Cortes had also captured the Technicians at the same time. Putting an end to a great native civilization in mesoamerica.