The Aztecs

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  • The Aztecs settle
    1325

    The Aztecs settle

    The Aztecs settled in lake texcoco in the first half of the 1300's
  • The Aztecs form a triple alliance
    1428

    The Aztecs form a triple alliance

    This was important because when the Aztecs formed this alliance they were at the peak of their power.
  • The Aztecs become powerful
    1500

    The Aztecs become powerful

    By 1500 the Aztecs were on of the most powerful mesoamerican civilizations of all time. The Aztecs ruled 80,000 square miles of territory.
  • Montezuma l becomes fifth ruler of the aztecs
    1502

    Montezuma l becomes fifth ruler of the aztecs

    This is important because Montezuma becomes the ruler and greatly expands and helps the Aztecs reach their peak of power.
  • The Aztecs fall
    1529

    The Aztecs fall

    The Aztecs fell in 1529. Hermán Cortés arrived on the gulf of Mexico with more than 500 men, he also arrived with many other advantages.