Ancient Mexico

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Aztecs

This ancient tribe wandered for many years

Founded their greatest city, Tenochtitlan (this is the site of modern Mexico City)

They belonged to a large family group called calpolli, meaning “big house” or clan.

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Calpolli

Each calpolli elected its own officials to run its business. They were a true democracy and voted on decisions.

Women did not have a vote.

Calpolli expected all of its able-bodied men to fight any wars. The men considered it an honor to fight for their clan.

The family arranged for all marriages. A young person could only marry someone outside the clan.

A woman who married now joined her husband’s clan.

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