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1325
The Aztecs settle
The Aztecs settled in lake texcoco in the first half of the 1300's -
1428
The Aztecs form a triple alliance
This was important because when the Aztecs formed this alliance they were at the peak of their power. -
1500
The Aztecs become powerful
By 1500 the Aztecs were on of the most powerful mesoamerican civilizations of all time. The Aztecs ruled 80,000 square miles of territory. -
1502
Montezuma l becomes fifth ruler of the aztecs
This is important because Montezuma becomes the ruler and greatly expands and helps the Aztecs reach their peak of power. -
1529
The Aztecs fall
The Aztecs fell in 1529. Hermán Cortés arrived on the gulf of Mexico with more than 500 men, he also arrived with many other advantages.