The Aztecs

  • 1325

    The Aztecs settle

    The Aztecs settle
    The Aztecs settled in lake texcoco in the first half of the 1300's
  • 1428

    The Aztecs form a triple alliance

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

    The Aztecs become powerful

    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.
  • 1502

    Montezuma l becomes fifth ruler of the aztecs

    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.
  • 1529

    The Aztecs fall

    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.