The fall of the aztec empire
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...Aztec Empire The Aztec Empire was formed by an alliance of three groups, Mexica, Acolhua, and Tepanec and controlled most of, what is now, central Mexico. It existed from 1428, when the three groups formed an alliance till 1521, when Spanish Conquistadores defeated it. Both through military and trade, the Empire expanded itself. Although a lot of importance is given to the Spanish Conquistadores when it comes to the fall of the Aztec Empire, however, there were other contributory factors that led to its downfall. Before the Spanish Conquistadores arrived, the Aztec Empire was beset with many natural disasters of a serious nature. At first... , there was an earthquake in the city of...