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The Aztecs

By Aztec People
  • Jan 10, 1100

    Leaving

    The Aztecs left their homeland in search of a new home.
  • Jan 10, 1195

    Mexico

    The Aztecs arived in th Valley of Mexico.
  • Jan 10, 1250

    Settleing

    The Aztecs settled near Lake Texcoco.
  • Jan 10, 1325

    Building

    Tenochtitlan was founded. That was also when the Aztecs built their first temple.
  • Jan 10, 1350

    More Building

    1350 was when the Aztecs built causeways and canals.
  • Jan 10, 1370

    Tragedy

    Tenochtitlan's, Aztec Priest-Ruler died in the year of 1370. The Aztecs were ruled by Tepanecs.
  • Jan 10, 1375

    New Ruler

    Acamapichtli becomes the first ruler of the Aztecs.
  • Jan 10, 1400

    Tepanecs

    The Tepanecs were defeated. The Aztecs expand and rule whole valley.
  • Jan 10, 1428

    Joining Forces

    The Aztecs joined forces with Texcoco and Tlacopan wich formed a Triple Alliance.The Atzcapotzalco was conquered.
  • Jan 10, 1440

    Moctezuma

    Moctezuma started to rule the Aztecs.
  • Jan 10, 1452

    Flood

    Tenochtitlan ws destroyed by a flood. And from 1452 til 1454 was Famine.
  • Jan 10, 1458

    Armies

    Moctezuma sent armies to conquer lands.
  • Jan 10, 1469

    Death

    Moctezuma 1 the Aztec leader died in 1469.
  • Jan 10, 1486

    New Ruler

    Ahuizotu became the new Aztec ruler.
  • Jan 10, 1487

    Expanding

    The Great Temple at Tenochtitlan was dedicated. The Aztecs expanded southward into the Mayan territories.
  • Jan 10, 1502

    Moctezuma 2

    Moctezuma 2 became the new Aztec ruler. The Aztec Empire at height.
  • Jan 10, 1519

    Cortes

    Cortes comes to Mexico. Moctezuma 2 was killed.
  • Jan 10, 1520

    Cuitlahuac

    Cuitlahuac was the new Aztec elected ruler.
  • Jan 10, 1521

    Tenochtitlan

    Tenochtitlan was destroyed.
  • Jan 10, 1522

    In the End

    Tenochtitlan was rebuilt and named Mexico City. Declared capital of Spanish colony of New Spain.