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The Aztecs leave their homeland of Aztlan in northern Mexico and begin their journey south -
The city of Tenochtitlan is founded by the Aztecs and becomes the capital of the empire. -
The Aztecs begin to make roads and canals -
First powerful ruler of Aztecs named Acamapichtli comes into power. -
The empire is formed with an alliance between the Aztecs, Texcocans, and Tacubans -
Tenochtitlan is damaged by a great flood. -
The templo Mayor was dedicated to the gods with human sacrifices. -
The priests mark the sighting of a comet that was thought to symbolize impending doom. -
Hernan Cortes arrives in Tenochtitlan and is treated like a guest. Cortez takes Montezuma prisoner. -
Cortes defeats the Aztecs and begins to rebuild the city of Tenochtitlan.