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Mexico
Mexico is a country on the southern tip of North America. Not to be confused with the US State of New Mexico, it is home of ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations. Also known for Tequila, Mariachis, Cancun and Los Cabos, this is the place to ask anything related to Mexico.
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Why is immigration from Mexico good for Mexico?
Many immigrants are sneaking through the Mexican border line and coming to America to have a better life. For the US the immigrants are taking there jobs for a lower price and will work hard and may be better quality then an American worker.
Can a illegal Mexican get a passport from the Mexican consulate in the us?
Actually an illegal Mexican can get a passport from the Mexican Consulate regardless of their legal status. All they need is to show proof of their Mexican citizenship(e.g. birth certificate. The people working at the consulate also Mexican diplomats and they will not question their legal status in the US, therefore they will NOT report anyone to any American authority. When someone is the consulate of their country of citizenship they are protected by their countries laws . For example, a citizen in Los Angeles consulate is protected under Mexican law, you can say that you are in Mexico when you are in a Mexican consulate or embassy.
Actually, while pretty much all of the above is correct, the answer confuses Consulate and Embassy. The Embassy of a country (and, there is only ONE inside any other country) is considered "native" soil, and thus, a sovereign part of that nation. So, the Mexican Embassy in Washington D.C. is considered part of Mexico, and all Mexican laws (and NO U.S. laws) apply when you are on its grounds. However, this is NOT TRUE for Consulate Offices (which are usually found in most major cities). They are merely business offices, though they would be staffed by (at least one) officially-recognized Mexican diplomats. As such, they have no special status, and are legally part of the U.S., not Mexico. Thus, a U.S. police officer can arrest someone inside a Mexican Consulate.
Why is Baja California consider a landmark?
It isn't; Baja California is just a peninsula. A landmark is a place where something can be easily recognizable, such as a building, monument or natural wonder. Some landmarks would be the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Canyon or Mount Rushmore.
How was the geography of Mexico affected the way people use the land?
where they affects on how they live, such as how they eat, where they eat and how they get their food. they're are many different aspects and also responsibilities to have depending on where you live and the climate of where you live.
What lands were taken from Mexico in the Mexican American war?
The whole states of California, Nevada, Utah and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico and Kansas.
At the end of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) Mexico lost present-day California, Nevada, Utah, part of Colorado as well as most of northern New Mexico and Arizona. Also at the end of the war Mexico was forced to cease any attempt on reclaiming Texas, which at the time included present-day Texas, as well as those parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming described above. This is also known as the Mexican Cession (1848).
How did James K. Polk get americans to go to war with mexico?
Polk said we had to go to war because U.S. forces had been attacked on the Rio Grande. Some said we provoked Mexico into war.
What battle ended the conflict between Texas and Mexico?
They were numerous during the Texas Revolution or Texas War of Independence.
What animal is on the Mexico flag?
It's a Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) known as Aguila Real (Royal Eagle) in Mexico. And a diamond back rattle snake.United States expanded its territory westward to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. Today, one-third of all Americans live in the areas added to the United States in 1848. James K. Polk manifest destiny Zachary Taylor Bear Flag Revolt Winfield Scott Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Mexican Cession ONE AMERICAN'S STORY Henry Clay sneered, "Who is James K. Polk?" Clay had just learned the name of the man nominated by Democrats to run against him for president in 1844. "A mistake!" answered Washington insiders. News of Polk's nomination was flashed to the capital by the newly invented telegraph machine. People were convinced that the machine didn't work. How could the Democrats choose Polk? A joke! Polk was America's first "dark horse," a candidate who received unexpected support. The Democrats had nominated this little-known man only when they could not agree on anyone else. Still, Polk wasn't a complete nobody. He had been governor of Tennessee and served seven terms in Congress. Polk was committed to national expansion. He vowed to annex Texas and take over Oregon. When the votes were counted, James Knox Polk became the 11th president of the United States. As you will read in this section, after his election Polk looked for ways to expand the nation. Americans Support Manifest Destiny The abundance of land in the West seemed to hold great promise for Americans. Although populated with Native Americans and Mexicans, those lands were viewed by white settlers as unoccupied. Many Americans wanted to settle those lands themselves, and they worried about competition from other nations. Mexico occupied the southwest lands, and Britain shared the northwest Oregon Territory with the United States. Many Americans believed that the United States was Taking Notes Use your chart to take notes about Oregon, New Mexico, and California.destined to stretch across the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. In 1845, a newspaper editor named John O'Sullivan gave a name to that belief. A VOICE FROM THE PAST Our manifest destiny [is] to overspread and possess the whole of the continent which Providence [God] has given us for the development of the great experiment of liberty and . . . self-government. John O'Sullivan, United States Magazine and Democratic Review John O'Sullivan used the word manifest to mean clear or obvious. The word destiny means events sure to happen. Therefore, manifest destiny suggested that expansion was not only good but bound to happen-even if it meant pushing Mexicans and Native Americans out of the way. After Polk's election in 1844, manifest destiny became government policy. The term "manifest destiny" was new, but the idea was not. By the 1840s, thousands of Americans had moved into the Oregon Territory. Since 1818, Oregon had been occupied jointly by the United States and Britain. In his campaign, Polk had talked of taking over all of Oregon. "Fifty-four forty or fight!" screamed one of h
Can you drive into Mexico from the us without a passport?
U.S. citizens do not need a passport to enter Mexico by land or sea.
The Mexican officials at the border do not ask for any identification from you. On your return home, the U.S. officials would like you to carry a current passport but they can't obligate you to do so. Every day hundreds of people cross from Tijuana to San Diego with only a driver's license.
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What were an ancient tribe that lived in Mexico?
The Mexica tribe we're the last great civilization in the Americas. They are sometimes called the "Aztecs" but they are not Aztecs because once they migrated from Aztlan to what is now called Mexico, they called themselves the mexica. The x makes a sh sounds. (ME-SHE-KA)
What is the average teacher salary in Mexico?
Think of a quarter of the average salary a teacher's aide makes in the US, also depending on grade, subject and other variables. For example, an elementary school aide could be paid around US$10,000 a year (MXP 10,675 per month) while a college aide may earn approximately US$19,500 a year (MXP 20,700 per month).
Explain and identify the positive cultural traits of Mexico?
You should note that cultural traits are not good or bad; just different, and depend on many things, such as historical context, war and conquest, migrations and geography.
Having said that, Mexico is a very complex country, full of local, regional and national traditions. Mexico is the result of two very different cultures that mixed into one "Mexican culture" and identity:
- The Pre-Columbian culture, when Mexico's territory was home to native American civilizations that lived there until the 15th century. Of special importance are the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.
- The Spanish culture, brought by Spanish conquistadors from 1521 at the Fall of Tenochtitlan until Mexican independence on the 19th century. Traditions include language (Spanish), religion (Roman Catholicism) and many beliefs that became intermixed with the already existent Pre-Columbian culture.
Cultural traits of general nature, which identify Mexicans as a group include:
- Most Mexicans are Catholic and as such, most of them are deeply religious and conservative in character, specially on small towns and villages.
- Mexicans have a more relaxed sense of time, so arriving 15 minutes later than scheduled is OK with them - not so in business environments when they are the customer, as they could get pretty upset if you arrive late.
- Many foreigners think Mexico is 'wild country' where no laws are respected; it is a common mistake that often can land you in jail, specially if you are a foreigner.
- While overt racism is uncommon, one of the inherited traits from Spanish rule is that the 'whiter' a person is, the more power and privileges are associated with him or her.
- A related cultural conception to this is also the belief that beauty is a product of race, so people with European features can expect a lot of attention. However, people of Asian or African backgrounds can also be expected to receive more attention than when they were back home - specially women, seeMachismo.
- Machismo or male chauvinism is common in small towns and villages, but not so in larger cities. On such places, whistles and inappropriate comments directed to unaccompanied women are common as well.
- Common meal times are 8:00 AM (breakfast), 2:00 PM (lunch) and 8:00 PM (dinner). In Mexico, the most profligate meal is lunch.
- The 'siesta' is common on smaller towns and villages. Not so on larger cities, specially those with international populations such as Mexico City, Guadalajara or Monterrey.
- Most Mexicans are reckless when driving, due to the lack of any proper driving test.
- Most Mexicans love soccer (called football of 'futbol' outside of the US). And most of them are polarized between the two most popular soccer teams: the 'Guadalajara Chivas' (Guadalajara Goats) and the 'Aguilas del America' (America Eagles) teams.
- Most Mexicans like maize-made tortillas.
- Most Mexicans love spicy food, but detest the so-called "Mexican food" found in the US as it is predominantly of Texan origin. It also means no burritos, no chili-con-carne and no sincronizadas nor tortillas made of wheat flour are on traditional meals.
- Most Mexicans have a love-hate relationship with the United States: they love the huge success and resourcefulness of American people, but hate the US government policies that were used to reach such success: mainly the Mexican-American War lost territories and countless incursions into Mexico by the American military.
- Most Mexicans are very conservative with traditional values but sympathize with liberal leaders such as JFK or Barack Obama.
- Topics like sex, politics and anti-church ideas are a huge no-no when talking to a Mexican, unless you are talking to a young Mexican and have a closer relationship with him/her.
- Most Mexicans have the wrong idea that the US is mainly composed of 'güeritos' ('whitey' people). This also means that many Mexicans are heavily bewildered when African American people ('negritos') travel or work in Mexico (just look at Denzel Washington's adventures in Mexico when filming 'Man on Fire').
- Most Mexicans have a general opinion on foreign tourists:
- The young, partying kids known as spring breakers who travel to Mexico for the sake of alcohol, wild sex, and sometimes, drugs. Most Mexicans disapprove such behavior and think of them as reckless, spoiled brats. However, these kids bring dollars to the economy and as such, they are tolerated.
- The young adults who travel to Mexico looking for relaxation at the many resort cities along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. These are the bulk of tourists who arrive into Mexico, and are pretty much welcomed.
- The more mature tourists who try to know more about Mexico and its culture and history, and are often seen on interior cities such as Mexico City, Queretaro or Guanajuato. These tourists are usually more culturally advanced, and they are much more respected by the local population.
Why did Aztec engineers build three causeways over water and marshland?
to send messages from miles away and they would find lakes and dig a stream connected to the lake so the lake water would go through the stream and the stream would water their flowers.
Which man began the independence movement in Mexico?
Miguel Hidalgo, a Catholic priest who riled up the people in his town for revolution with his Grito de Dolores
What is the largest mountain in Mexico?
I Mexico City, that would be the Ajusco volcano with 3,930 meters (12,894 feet) of height. In Mexico (the whole country), the largest peak is Pico de Orizaba, rising 5,636 meters (18,491 feet) above sea level.
What is gold called in Mexico?
If you are talking about a "Centenario", it is worth no less than USD$1,200 because it contains a little more than one ounce of gold.
Can a man living in Mexico be buried in the US?
yes, they can cross the border and just bury right there...
How did Santa Barbra get its name?
The first permanent European residents in the region were Spanish missionaries and soldiers sent by the Spanish crown both to fortify the region against expansion by other powers such as England and Russia, and to convert the natives to Christianity. Many of these Spanish brought their families with them, and those formed the nucleus of the small town - at first just a cluster of adobe houses. The town took its name on December 4, 1786, when it was the feast day of Saint Barbara.
Where are the largest sea shells found?
The world's largest bivalve is Tridacna gigas or the giant clam which can reach more than 3 feet in length. The largest univalve is Syrinx Araunus or the Australian trumpet which can reach a length of approximately 40 inches.
What is a main reason farmers in Mexico left to the city?
Better work opportunities, education and living standards. Even if most of these first-generation immigrants live in ugly, insecure neighborhoods which often lack basic services, they have better incomes. As an example, many people immigrate from rural communities of poorer Mexican states like Oaxaca, Guerrero and Chiapas which have nominal incomes per capita (2010) of only US$2,898, US$3,236 and US$2,741 respectively, while Mexico City has an income per capita of US$14,178. This difference in incomes is as huge as poorer Syria or Egypt and say, richer Chile or Hungary, which are almost industrialized countries.
Why was the Mexico City subway built?
I guess you mean the new subway line (Linea 12), as the subway or metro has already been running since 1969. It will connect the metro grid to the southeastern communities of greater Mexico City, including Culhuacan, Tlaltenco and Tlahuac and relieving the Mexico City road system of some 450,000 travelers each day.
No, but it once was, until the Alamo when America won it from Mexico, some well known people who were on America's side who were in it are Davy Crockett, William Travis, and James Bowie, but sadly they all died in the Alamo.
