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What was the main reason of the death of 20 million people in central Mexico?
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The arrival of Spanish conquistadors, who brought diseases for which the American Natives didn't have any immunity. The worst offender was smallpox, which wreaked havoc on the Aztec Empire, and is the true culprit of the fall of Tenochtitlan at the hands of Hernan Cortes and his men.
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Why does most of Mexico's population live in central Mexico?
Most Mexicans live on the Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano, where cities such Puebla, Toluca and Queretaro are located besides Mexico City (80-110 million out of 120 million for 2014). In a national scale, most people live in cities, as urbanization rate is approximately of 80%.The main reason for this is that most of the Mexican Central Plateau has temperate, constant temperatures and a more gentle weather - unlike the suffocating deserts to the northwest or the hot and humid tropical regions to the south. It also means more fertile land, allowing for increased agriculture and population densities.
Is NOT a reason most Mexicans live in central Mexico?
Anything but gentle climate and fertile, volcanic soils would qualify as such.
Who lives in Mexico City and why?
Around 19% (21 out out 112 million) of the Mexican population lives there. Main reason: economic opportunities.
Why is New Mexico an important state?
After Spain claimed Mexico they believed the following states (Texas, New Mexico, California, & Las Angelas) were there's. But the United States government fought for those states and won the war and the battle at The Alamo. Those 5 states were claimed by America even though they a part of Mexico True Land
Why do so many people get kidnapped in Mexico?
Well, it's not just Mexico. People get kidnapped all over and the reason why is because there are so many bad people that are also sick.
What is the main reason people from Mexico want to settle in the U.S.?
because there were more economic opportunitys .
Why would a volcano in Iran kill more people than one in Mexico?
Same reason earthquakes would kill more people in Iran than in Mexico. See related questions.
What was the reason for native population in central Mexico to decrease starting in 1500?
Disease brought by Spanish conquistadors, such as smallpox. Native Americans didn't have immunity and died by the millions.
What common reason people move from Mexico to America?
pretty sure it was because America had more freedom
What is the main reason over 50 million people were killed in World War 2?
Politics.
What region of Mexico is the heartland?
The Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano, a large plateau that covers most of central and part of northern Mexico. It includes the whole Mexican states of Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Queretaro, Hidalgo, Mexico, Tlaxcala, Puebla, Jalisco, Michoacan and the Federal District and parts of the northern states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, Durango, Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi. Most economic activities take place in that region.
Where do most people live in Mexico?
In or around Mexico City (21.16 million out of 120 million for 2014). On a more regional scale, most Mexicans live on the Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano, where cities such Puebla, Toluca and Queretaro are located besides Mexico City (80-110 million out of 120 million for 2014). In a national scale, most people live in cities, as urbanization rate is approximately of 80%. The main reason for this is that most of the Mexican Central Plateau has temperate, constant temperatures and a more gentle weather - unlike the suffocating deserts to the northwest or the hot and humid tropical regions to the south. It also means more fertile land, allowing for increased agriculture and population densities.
