Aztecs and Inca Timeline

Thesis Statement

Jan 1, 600

The Azect and Inca regions dominated the Central and Southern American world from the time of 600 AD to 1450 AD. There was many political changes in both of these dominant regions that were due to wars, deaths of rulers, new political ideas, and change in government roles affected the political standpoint greatly.

Aztecs and Incas Political Timeline

Period: Jan 1, 600 to Jan 1, 1450

Aztecs Ancestors Begin to Settle in Central America

Nov 1, 605

During this time there was a lot of migration for the Aztec people because they were trying to find the perfect spot to settle. After doing so in 605 AD amny political deas were brought up. This brought a huge change to their government becasue they moved from a nomadic tribe to what was soon to become a vast empire. This change was positive for the growth of their nation becasue this event began a pathway of settlement to this area which brought in thousands of new poiticl ideas.

Fall of Tula

Nov 22, 1150

During this time of a new political world a nation known as the Tulas are formed. This govrnment falls in 1150 which started the uprising of the Aztec Empire. This affects the Aztec Empire because as they begin to form many of the Tolec ideas are still there. As time goes on this is an example of change to the Aztec people becasue they begin to learn new ways of politics that they use to shape their empire.

Aztecs Fully Establish Themselves in Central America

Nov 22, 1325

After years of scrambling for pwoer and overall place to stay the Aztec people finally settled to one area to make as their homestead. This is a change to the government because they finally could build a strong central power and dominate their surroundings. This was such a powerful help to the government becasue after establishing the overnmen they could create social systems and also establish laws for all of their land.

Incas Establish Thier Government

Nov 22, 1350

In 1350 AD the Inca power arose. They settle in an area which is known as Cuzzco, which is in modern day Peru.This is an example of change becasue it shows expanison and also new political ideas that are beinging made with this settlement.

Death of Tenoch

Dec 23, 1370

In 1370, the Aztecs wqere struck with a major hardship. They had lost the cheif of elders which was a huge part of the government at this time. This is change to the government becasue with out his contributions were lost and religious power was droped.This event shell shcoked the government and many Aztecs were clueless.

Acampitchtli Rises to Power

Nov 22, 1376

Acampitchtli started the reign of prestigeous rulers in the Tenochtilian area and he also founded many imperial dynasties within the Aztec government. This is an example of change becasue atlast the Aztecs finally set up a type of government that can stay strong for many years.

Huitzilopochtli

Nov 22, 1395

Huitzilopochtli was a mesoamerican god that rose to fame in 1395. He was said to be a warrior that assisted the sun god and helped the people can power. This affected the government because many new ideas about religion were brought up. Due to this change in religion, the political system experienced change.

Itzcoatl Comes to Power

Oct 23, 1427

tzcoatl makes his way into power in 1427 AD and rules the area of Tenochtitlán. He was a strong ruler that provided change to the government by retreving poitical power that was lost in the wars of Mexica. This was a positive chagne to the government becasue the nation began to regrow and government power was incontrol again.

Creation of the Triple Alliance

Nov 22, 1434

An alliance of three Nahua city, Mexico - Tenochitalian, Texcoco, and Tlacopan were formed in 1434 AD. The three city states ruled in the same area around the Valley of Mexco. This is a change because it promotes power to th Aztec people, and also the government. Also, it gives them room to expand and grow their civilization.

Incas Begin to Expand

Nov 22, 1444

Around the the time of 1444 AD the Incas make a large push to try and expand their government. This is an obvious example of change in the govnment becasue with all of the new conquered land will be exposed the the Incas political ideas. This is a help to the government becasue the new land will bring support to their power.