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When did the Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico?

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When did the Aztecs arrive in the Valley of Mexico?

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Mid 1200s C.E.

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What five things took place as the Aztecs rebelled?

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What five things took place as the Aztecs rebelled?

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1. Tenochtitlan joined the triple alliance.
2. Alliance fought and defeated the Tepanecs.
3. Together they fought a series of conquests - laid the foundation for their empire.
4. Itzcoatl burned records that referred to his people's humble origins.
5. He connected the Aztecs to the distinguished Toltecs.

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What event led to the Aztecs going to war with the Culhuas?

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What event led to the Aztecs going to war with the Culhuas?

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The Aztecs sacrificed the daughter of the Culuha Chief.

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As the Aztecs built their city, they worked as mercenaries for what group? What did they receive in return for their alliance to this group?

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As the Aztecs built their city, they worked as mercenaries for what group? What did they receive in return for their alliance to this group?

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Tepanecs-
The Aztecs gained land, trading connections and wealth.

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Why did they have such a hard time settling in the Valley?

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Why did they have such a hard time settling in the Valley?

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People living in the city-states thought they were crude barbarians.

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What characteristics made the island of Tenochtitlan a great place to settle?

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What characteristics made the island of Tenochtitlan a great place to settle?

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The lake provided fish and water birds for food. The island was also easy to defend.

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How did the Aztecs make the decision as to where to build their city?

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How did the Aztecs make the decision as to where to build their city?

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They spotted and eagle perched on top of the cactus with a long snake in it's beak. They took this as a sign from the gods.