Rise and Fall of the Aztec Empire
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- Although it has not been completely clear where the Aztecs originated from, many believe that they originated as a nomadic tribe in Mexico. With this, the Aztecs continued to spread throughout the Americas. With this, it means that they continued to develop, and had social, political, religious, and managed to bring city-states under control.
- The Origins of the Aztec
- The Arrival of the Spanish
- Finally, a nice place we can stay.#160; It has so many resources and we can finally spread.
- The Aztecs were also known as the Tenochca. Eventually, they developed their first major capital, known as Tenochtitlan. When citizens saw an eagle land, they decided that it was a sign to create a settlement there. After draining the swampy land, their irrigation techniques allowed for crops, alongside other food sources.
- Tenochtitlan
- Cortez v. Moctezuna
- WIth this fertile soil, we will be able to grow plenty of food for our flourishing empire
- The Aztecs, Texococans, and the Tacubans decided to join forces together and defeat the Tepanec. Eventually, the leader of the Aztecs fell, and someone else took his place. During this time, thousands of people visited Tenochtitlan to shop and their markets, boosting the economy greatly. With the well structured society, Aztecs thrived.#160;
- The Fall of the Aztec Empire
- Expansion of the Aztec Empire
- We no longer want you, the Tepanec to be here. Foreit your land immediately!
- It wasn't a long time before the Spanish arrived, and the first to step foot onto Mexican territory was Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba.#160; After his expedition, the reports prompted for another expedition. The second man, Cortes, lead to form Veracruz, where he trained a strong army force, which eventually went to war with the Aztecs.
- Under the order of the spanish governor, we want you to submit to our country.
- No way! We will fight until our final breath.
- Many spanish eventually arrived at Tenochtitlan. However, due to the culture of Aztecs, they ended up greeting them as guest due to custom. Despite the warm welcome, the Aztecs were not ready for war. Their technology was far worse. In addition to this, the leaders of the Aztecs believed in magic and spirits leading to them seeing signs far before the arrival of the spanish. With these signs, and how different the Spanish looked, some wondered if they were gods.
- Is this person a man or a god? These actions are unbelievable!
- With all of the advantages that the spanish had, they were easily able to overtake the Aztecs, and many were turned into hostages. In addition to this, the Spanish also murdered hundreds during a ceremony. Although the Aztecs held off for a short amount of time, nearly 240,000 were believed to have been killed during this conquest.
- No! Please don't take us hostage!
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