c. 8th century – c. 10th century★★★★★
Classic Maya collapse
Many Maya cities of the southern lowlands are gradually abandoned, possibly due to drought, warfare and political crisis.
Politics· Guatemala, Mexico
Timeline
4 events8th century
14th century
- c. 1325★★★★★
Founding of Tenochtitlan
According to tradition, the Mexica (Aztecs) found Tenochtitlan on an island in Lake Texcoco, the site of present-day Mexico City.
Politics· Mexico
15th century
- 1428★★★★★
Formation of the Aztec Triple Alliance
Tenochtitlan, Texcoco and Tlacopan form an alliance that becomes the basis of the Aztec Empire dominating central Mexico.
PoliticsTreaty· Mexico
19th century
- September 27, 1821★★★★★
Mexico achieves independence from Spain
The Army of the Three Guarantees enters Mexico City, ending over a decade of war and three centuries of Spanish rule.
RevolutionPolitics· Mexico, Spain