The Aztec Empire

By gus.griggs
  • Aztecs leave hometown to find new place to settle
    1100

    Aztecs leave hometown to find new place to settle

    While searching for a new home the Aztec see an eagle perched on a cactus growing out of a rock with a snake in its mouth.
  • Capital was founded
    1325

    Capital was founded

    Tenochtitlan was found in 1325.
  • Moctezuma sends armies
    1458

    Moctezuma sends armies

    Moctezuma sends armies to conquer land in South America.
  • Henán Coretés
    1519

    Henán Coretés

    Henán Coretés arrives to scout the Aztec in 1519
  • End
    Aug 13, 1521

    End

    Conquered by Spain in 1521
  • Aug 13, 1521

    End

    Conquered by Spain in 1521