Question

Why were the Aztecs able to take control of the Basin known as the valley of Mexico?(1 point)
Responses

They were the first people to settle in the area
They were the first people to settle in the area

They built a strong defense that protected Lake Texcoco from invasion
They built a strong defense that protected Lake Texcoco from invasion

They had a powerful Army that allowed them to conquer their neighbors
They had a powerful Army that allowed them to conquer their neighbors

They produced trade goods that made them wealthy
pick all that are true

Answer 1

The most accurate responses to why the Aztecs were able to take control of the Valley of Mexico are:

- **They had a powerful Army that allowed them to conquer their neighbors**
- **They produced trade goods that made them wealthy**

While the Aztecs were not the first people to settle in the area, they did create strong defenses and strategic alliances, but their military strength and the wealth generated from trade were significant factors in their rise to power.