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It was known as the New Spain (Spanish: Nueva España)

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Q: What was Mexico called when it was colonized?
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Which state contains the name of a country bordering the untited states?

New Mexico has the name of Mexico in its name. It borders the nation of Mexico and was called New Mexico when it was colonized by the Spanish.


Why all items written in spanish in Mexico?

Because the US were colonized by England, while Mexico was colonized by Spain.


Who colonized in the areas that is south of what is now the US?

I take it you are looking for the word "Mexico". Mexico was conquered and colonized by Spain.


What is the homeland of Mexico?

Mexico IS the homeland. If you mean which country invaded and colonized Mexico, it was Spain.


Which nation was NOT colonized by Great Britain by 1914?

Mexico.


Why do people in Mexico follow Catholicism?

Because Mexico was colonized by the predominantly Catholic country of Spain.


How Mexico colonized has impacted to its society today?

It craped out the answer haha jk


Why Mexico was colonized?

because the people was selfish.


Was your country Mexico ever colonized?

Yes. From 1521 until 1821, Mexico became an overseas territory of Spain.


What statement is false with regard to the colonization of new world?

Since Mexico was colonized by the Spanish, the statement: "Based on modern demographic information, Mexico was explored by the Portuguese and the French." is false.


Why are the majority of people in Mexico Spanish speaking and members of a Catholic religion?

Mexico was colonized by the Spanish who brought the language and religion with them.


When and how was Mexico founded?

Probably when Spanish conquistadors and/or travelers from Spain traveled to what is now Mexico and colonized it in 1521. This may not be the best answer but this is what I remember from Wikipedia. :)