War has played a key role in the history of the United States, from the nation's founding

right down to the present. War made the U.S. independent, kept it together, increased its

size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America's wars is essential for understanding American history.

Welcome to Key Battles of American History,

a podcast in which we discuss American history through the lens of the most important battles of America's wars.

Here is your host, James Early.

Thank you. your host, James Early. Hello, everyone.

James here with another clip from one of the newest members of the Parthenon podcast family,

The History of North America.

In the History of North America podcast, historian Mark Vinette takes us on an

exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling,

wonderful, tragic, intriguing, and inspiring stories of North America. In this episode, Mark

explores one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies and encounters the pre-Hispanic

Mexico ancient culture and civilization that was the Aztec Empire.

Enjoy this clip, and then when you finish listening, I encourage you to subscribe to the

History of North America podcast.

Welcome to the History of North America.

I'm Mark Vinet.

In this episode, we encounter the pre-Hispanic Mexico ancient culture and civilization that was the Aztec Empire.

Join me as we explore one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies.

The Aztec Empire was an alliance of three city-states that ruled the area in and around the Valley of Mexico from 1428 until 1521 A.D.

The Empire was formed from the victorious factions of a civil war in Central Mexico.

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