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they reclaimed land expanded the city's land surface until it covered over five square miles. they amazed the Spanish. As Tenochtitlán became a great power, Itzcoatl set out to reshape Aztec history.

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The Aztecs started building Tenochtitlán in 1325 C.E.  the next 100 years, they again served as mercenaries for a powerful group called the Tepanecs. Through this alliance the Aztecs gained land, trading connections, and wealth.n 1428, the alliance fought and defeated the Tepanecs. Together, the allies began a series of conquests that laid the foundation for the Aztec Empire.

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Unlike other empire builders, the Aztecs did not start colonies. They also gained additional territory, laborers, and sacrificial victims.Most wars ended after one battle, usually with an Aztec victory. Each year, huge amounts of goods flowed into Tenochtitlán. An average year brought 7,000 tons of maize; 4,000 tons each of beans, seed, and grain; and at least 2 million cotton cloaks. Warriors, priests, officials, servants, and other workers and craftspeople all received payment in tribute goods.