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The early Aztec people travel as nomads around Central Mexico. They attempt to settle in different location, but are thrown out because of poor relationships with neighboring tribes.
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The Aztecs incorporat canal into their infrastructures, making the transport of goods and people easier and more efficient for trade.
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The Templo Mayor is built in Tenochtitlan. The name means “Great Temple” in spanish, and it indeed has great religious significance to the Aztec people. In fact, the Aztecs will rebuild it six times, before its final destruction by the spanish after the invasion. The ruins of the site of the Templo Mayor are a tourist attraction in Mexico City today.
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The tlatoani Huitzilhuitzil comes to power in 1395. During his reign, he forms an alliance with the Tepaneca people of the city of Tlacopan. The Aztecs’ influence spreads, but the Tepaneca remains more dominant.
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Chimalpopoca is crowned tlatoani, but his is only in power for ten years. He is assassinated by the Tepaneca of the city of Azcapotzalco and the peace between the two tribes is destroyed.
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