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Mexico, as well as most of Central America, the Caribbean and South America were conquered and settled by Spanish Conquistadors during the 15th and 16th centuries. As such, they imposed their language, culture and religion to the conquered peoples of the region, including Spanish as language, Roman Catholicism as "official" religion and Spanish traditions such as the Quinceanera, bullfighting and Christmas.

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