Which of the following best summarizes how the Aztec Empire was created?(1 point)

1 The Mexica partnered with the Tepanecs of Azcapotzalco through marriage to begin creating an empire.
2 The Mexica started the Triple Alliance with two other groups in order to fight an oppressive kingdom in the Valley of Mexico.
3 The god Huitzilopochtli led the Mexica to a promised land and then helped them become an empire.
4 The Mexica ruler Itzcoatl successfully maintained peace with other kingdoms to create a new empire.

2. The Mexica started the Triple Alliance with two other groups in order to fight an oppressive kingdom in the Valley of Mexico.