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10 Cards in this Set
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First Aztecs were farmers from Northern Mexico
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1100's – migrated south to central Mexico
other tribes took all the good land. They worked as skilled fighters. |
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Aztecs – war was a key factor in rise of power.
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Aztecs conquered many towns
made partnerships or alliances to build their empire. 1420's–formed a secret alliance with 2 other cities on Lake Texcoco. |
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Aztec – tribute was a system of Aztec economy
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payment to a more powerful ruler or country.
conquered tribes paid Aztecs with goods such as cotton, gold or food. |
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Aztec– controlled a huge trade network.
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market– local farmers and Artisans brought their goods to trade. merchants carried gems and rare food to sell. spy merchants reported trouble in the empire.
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Aztec example of wealth & power:
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Tenochtitlan (capital)
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Aztecs – overcoming geographical challenges
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city island location made travel & trade difficult.
built 3 causeways to get to and from the city. built a stone aqueduct to bring in fresh water. Floating gardens. |
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Evidence that Tenochtitlan was greatest city in the Americas
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huge temples, busy market, clean streets and a magnificent palace.
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