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Climate and Innovation: The Norse and the Aztecs, c. 790–1521 · THE MAP IN

Map of the Aztec Empire in May–August 1521

The siege of Tenochtitlan

The Aztec Empire in May–August 1521: The siege of Tenochtitlan. Since 1520, 4 territories changed status on this map: including Acolhuacan (Texcoco), Chalco, Xochimilco and the southern lake towns and 1 more.

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Map of the Aztec Empire in May–August 1521: The siege of Tenochtitlan. Colours show Independent of or opposed to the Triple Alliance, Tributary provinces of the Triple Alliance, Triple Alliance core.
MAY–AUG 1521 · CLIMATE AND INNOVATION: THE NORSE AND THE AZTECS, C. 790–1521

What changes on the map

Acolhuacan (Texcoco)Triple Alliance core → Independent of or opposed to the Triple Alliance
ChalcoTributary provinces of the Triple Alliance → Independent of or opposed to the Triple Alliance
Xochimilco and the southern lake townsTributary provinces of the Triple Alliance → Independent of or opposed to the Triple Alliance
Cuauhnahuac and Huaxtepec (Morelos)Tributary provinces of the Triple Alliance → Independent of or opposed to the Triple Alliance

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CH 11 — Fall of the Aztec Empire

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