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This is the Aztect Empire
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The Mexica travel from their northern homeland of Aztlan. These early dates, and the existence and location of Aztlan are hotly debated.
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Tenochtitlan is settled by the Mexica. This was soon to be the capitol and the start of a great civilization.
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The first king of Tenochtitlan, Acamapichitli, rules. He ruled from 1376 to around 1395.
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Original construction of Templo Mayor beings in Tenochtitlán. This is one of their most famous of all temples. It was also their greatest worship temple.
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War with the Tepaneca. Up to this point the Tepaneca had been dominant in central Mexico, ruling from Azcapotzalco and taking tribute from the Mexica.
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War with Tepaneca ends and Azcapotzalco conquered.
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Cortes arrives in Tenochtitlan. The ruler of this time thought he was a god when he arrives
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Cortes allies with Tlaxcala, enemies of the Aztec, assault on the empire begins. On the 1st of July, the Spanish forces were driven back. The Spanish and their native allies suffered heavy losses. (This is known as la Noche Triste - The Sad Night)
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Fall of Tenochtitlan. Cuauhetemoc surrenders to Cortes, destruction of the city. Aztects dissapear from the ruins of the city and the city falls under nature.
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Bye.....
