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The Aztecs

By dgarner22
  • Jun 21, 1250

    They settle in Chapultepec

    They settle in Chapultepec
    They settle in Chapultepec , but are forced to leave by the culhuacan tribe.
    The aztecs were a pre columbian Mesoamerican people of central mexico in 14th ,15th,and 16th centuries. They called themselves mexica.
  • Jan 22, 1325

    Building an Empire

    Building an Empire
    The city founded by the Aztecs on island in Lake Texcoco, in the valley of Mexico. The name Mexica came out to be applied not only to the ancient city of tenochtitlan but also to the modern mexican.
  • Apr 20, 1350

    The Aztecs begin to build causeways and canals around tenochtitlan

    The Aztecs begin to build causeways and canals around tenochtitlan
    1350 The Aztecs begin to build causeways and canals around tenochtitlan.Where was it located: Tenochtitlan was located on a swampy island in lake Texcoco in what is today south central Mexico.
    Causeways and canals: Early on in the history of the city the Aztecs built causeways and canals for transportation to and from the city
  • Jun 9, 1375

    1375 the Aztec Empire is formed with a triple alliance between the Aztecs,

    1375 the Aztec Empire is formed with a triple alliance between the Aztecs,
    1375 the Aztec Empire is formed with a triple alliance between the Aztecs, the Texcocans, and the Cubans. The Aztecs defeat the tepanecs
  • Jun 22, 1427

    1427 itzcoatl becomes the fourth ruler of the Aztecs.

    1427 itzcoatl becomes the fourth ruler of the Aztecs.
    1427 itzcoatl becomes the fourth ruler of the Aztecs. He will found the Aztecs Empire
    After this victory
  • Feb 11, 1440

    1440 Montezuma l becomes the fifth leader of the Aztecs.

    1440 Montezuma l becomes the fifth leader of the Aztecs.
    1440 Montezuma l becomes the fifth leader of the Aztecs. His rule will mark the height of the Aztec Empire
    Or more correctly Motecuhzoma 11 Xocoyotzin or angry like lord was the last fully independent ruler of the aztec empire before the civilization.
  • Apr 20, 1452

    1452 the city of tenochtitlan is damaged by a great flood.

    1452 the city of tenochtitlan is damaged by a great flood.
    1452 the city of tenochtitlan is damaged by a great flood. The next few years are filled with famine and starvation. There was a flood in the aztec’s great city tenochtitlan this damaged the city and caused a great famine and starvation.
  • Jan 23, 1469

    1440 to 1469 Montezuma l rules and greatly expands the empire

    1440 to 1469 Montezuma l rules and greatly expands the empire
    1440 to 1469 Montezuma l rules and greatly expands the empire
    He was the 5th tlatoani or ruler in tenochtitlan. This ruler did a lot to consolidate the aztec civilization.
  • Jan 1, 1487

    1487 The Templo mayor (Great temple of tenochtitlan) is finished .

    1487 The Templo mayor (Great temple of tenochtitlan) is finished .
    1487 The Templo mayor (Great temple of tenochtitlan) is finished . it is dedicated to the gods with thousands of human sacrifices.
    Was one of the main temples of the Aztecs in their capital city of tenochtitlan which is now mexico city.
  • Jan 2, 1522

    The spanish begin to rebuildthe city

    The spanish begin to rebuildthe city
    1522 The spanish begin to rebuildthe city of Tenochtitlan. It will be Mexico City and Will be the capital of the New Spain.