This image shows Hernando Cortés and his forces attacking the native population in Mexico. It is based on the description of events seen by the Dominican friar, Bartholomé de Las Casas. 1. Is this image a primary source or a secondary source? Give reasons for your answer. 2. What is going on in this picture? 3. What does this picture tell us about the artist’s view about the behaviour of the Spanish? 4. Do you think that de las Casas was popular with the Spanish settlers? 5. De las Casas asked for his book to be only published after his death. Why do you think that was? 6. Compare the picture in Source A on page 157 with this picture in Source B. What are the similarities and differences in the way the Spanish are depicted in each picture?