Political Aspects and Changes of Aztecs and Incas

Thesis

Jan 1, 600

As both the Aztec, and the Inca grew, which began to grow around the 12th-14th centuries, they're political aspects changed and grew. The two empires dominated the region of Central America. Due to many wars, new political ideas and change in government roles affected politics greatly. Continuity arrose from the strong citizen classes that wanted to keep their governemnt strong through winning wars.

Political Aspects and Changes of Aztecs and Incas

Period: Jan 1, 600 to Dec 31, 1450

Fall of Tula

Nov 22, 1150

In 1150 AD, a new political group was formed, the Rulas. This government fell in 1150 which started the growth of the Aztec empire. This affects the Aztec Empire by it forming new ideas from the Tolec, which still exist. This is a change because as time goes on, the Aztecs grew. This relates to the Thesis because it's a growth for the empire.

Aztecs establish in central Mexico

Jan 1, 1325

The Aztecs settle in Central Mexico in 1325 and Tenochtitlan was founded. This relates to the thesis because it shows of the creation and expansion of the Aztec empire. This is a change over time because the empire was founded and began to grow.

Incas establish in Cuzco area

Jan 1, 1350

The Incas settled in the Cuzco area, which is located in modern day Peru. This relates to the thesis becasue it shows the expansion and growth of the Incas. This is a change over time because it shows the growth and expansion of the empire, which is definitely a change.

Death of Tenoch, religious ruler of the Mexica

Jan 1, 1370

Tenoch was a respected chief was elected to power by the council of elders. When he passed away, it was a great loss because he was a great and power religious leader of the Aztecs. This was a change over time because it's a loss of a great leader and allows change for a new leader. This relates to the thesis because it hows oppurtunity for growth was avaliable in the Aztec empire.

First King, Acamapitchtli

Nov 22, 1376

Acampaitchtli was the first ruler of the Aztecs of Tenochtitlan and the founder of the Aztec imperial dynasty. This is a change over time because he brings great expansion and power to the Aztecs. This relates to the thesis because it shows the expansion and power gained by the Aztecs,

The Second King, Huitzilopochtli

Nov 22, 1395

Huitzilopochtli was a mesoamerican deity of war, sun, human sacrifice and patron of Tenochtitlan. He was the national god of the Aztecs. This relates to the thesis because it shows that people changed their beliefs and the growth of the empire and its civilization. This is a change over time because people changed their beliefs.

Itzcoatl comes to Power

Nov 22, 1427

In 1427 Itzcoatl gains power and rules the area of Tenochtitlan. He was a strong ruler that changed the government by taking back political power that was lost in wars with Aztec. This a change to the government because the Incas began to grow. This relates to the thesis because it's a growth of an empire.

Creation of the Triple Alliance

Jan 1, 1434

An alliance of three Nahua city states, Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan. The three city states ruled in the same area around the Valley of Mexico. They were defeated by Spanish forces and decided to alliance. This is a change over time because it provides greater power to Aztecs and allows for more expansion and power later. This relates to the thesis because it shows how they can gain power and expand.

Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui becomes leader.

Nov 22, 1438

Pachacuti became the leader of the Inca in 1438. He began to conquer nearby tribes and expanded the control and land of the Inca. He reorganized the government into the Tawantinsuyu and built the city Machu Picchu. This relates to the thesis because it shows the expansion of the empire and how power can be gained easily. This is a change over time because it sets a new government and keeps the government for a while and the empre continues to expand.

Incas Begin to Expand

Nov 22, 1444

In 1444 AD, the Incas made a large attempt to try to expand their government and civilization. This is a change over time because if it is successful, the Incas will gain power and grow. This relates to the thesis because it shows how civilizations strive to grow in power.