The Empire is Built

WAR

TRADE

FARMING

War was what got people power. A secret alliance was made with others on Lake Texacoco. Conquered people were forced to pay tax with gold, cotton, or food.

Merchants traveled and brought goods to Aztec markets. Trade was essential to the Aztec Empire.

All good farm land was taken, and the Aztecs had no other choice but to farm on a swampy island.

Controlling trade, war, and taxes made the Aztec rich.