Aztec Timeline

Aztec leave homeland in search for a new home.

Tenochtitlan was founded, the first temple was built.

Tenoch, the ruler, died. Acamapichtli becomes new ruler of Aztec empire.

Aztec joined forces with Texcoco, Moctezuma became new ruler, sent troops to conquer land, then died. Ahuizotu became next ruler.

Moctezuma II became new ruler, Aztec were at height.

Cortez came to Mexico, Moctezuma II died.

Cuitlahuac elected ruler, Tenochtitlan was destroyed.

Tenochtitlan rebuilt, named New Mexico, was declared capitol of Spanish colony of New Spain.