Answer: In 1629, (B.) the city was destroyed by a great flood.
Explanation: In 1629, Mexico City was hit by a destructive flood. A heavy storm started on 21 September and lasted for almost 40 hours. As a result, most parts of the city were destroyed. In fact, the city remained flooded for five years. The only part of Mexico city that was not entirely affected by the flood was Tlateloco. Consequently, many families left the place. It is believed that almost 15,000 people moved to other cities.
