Moctezuma I
Social, political, and economic reforms

While Moctezuma did lead conquests against others, he was able to maintain peace from 1440 to 1453 within his empire. With this peace, his government was able to enact social, political, and economic reforms.

He enacted codes which determined what people of certain classes could wear and what their houses could look like. For example, only noblemen or great warriors could have a home with a second story. No one was allowed to have towers, because he claimed they could only be granted by the gods.

He also created legal and education policies that were determined by class. In the palace, different classes were to be received in different rooms. No mixing was allowed under the punishment of death. Only Moctezuma was allowed to give a death sentence, and all judges had to notify him of any death penalty rulings. Religion was also emphasized, and religious schools were required in every neighborhood.
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