Exploring the Early Americas

The Jay I. Kislak Collection

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After the death of Moctezuma, Cortés and his forces leave Tenochtitlán.  The Mexica spot them and fiercely attack the Spanish and their allies.
<div>After the death of Moctezuma, Cortés and his forces leave Tenochtitlán.&nbsp; The Mexica spot them and fiercely attack the Spanish and their allies.</div>