How did the Aztecs maintain power in their empire?
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How did the Aztecs maintain power in their empire?
Aztec Empire:
By 1500, the Aztecs had built a huge empire throughout central Mexico. They reached the peak of their power the same time the Spanish conquistadors arrived, bearing superior weapons and armor, leading to the empire's end.
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View this answerThe Aztecs maintained power in their empire in several key ways. One important way was a tribute system whereby conquered areas and allies had to...
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Chapter 15 / Lesson 6The Aztec civilization rose to the status of a powerful military state in central Mexico, leaving a legacy of monumental pyramids and violence. Learn about the mythical 'Aztlán' that their ancestors claimed to originate from, and explore how the 'Triple Alliance' helped to form the Aztec empire.