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In 1521, the Spanish Conquistadors conquered Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. As soon as the Spaniards attacked with their Amerindian allies, most importantly the Tlaxcala who donated thousands of soldiers to effort, they were able to overrun the city.

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