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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.
16,001 Questions
What led to the war with Mexico and what was the result?
Causes:
· Texas Revolution (Texas wanted to be separate from Mexico and part of the U.S.)
· Manifest Destiny (U.S. expansionism to Mexican territory is justified)
· No economic claims from American citizens affected by the Mexican Revolution years earlier were paid.
· Annexation of Texas by the U.S. and Mexico cuts diplomatic ties with U.S.
· President Polk, the president at the time, is a warmonger
· Manifest Destiny
· Boundary dispute in Texas region (U.S. claims Rio Grande river is border between the two countries and Mexico claims the Nauzes river as the border between the two countries)
Consequences or outcomes:
· War experience for Civil War generals
· More sectionalism (fight if to make new areas slave or free states)
· Uneasy reactions with Latin America since then
· CA gold rush starting in 1848
What country borders Mexico in the north and what two countries border the south?
united states to the north to guataemala to beliz
What two states border Mexico?
None. Presently, no US state wishes to join Mexico.
There were however, several states that used to belong to Mexico and now are part of the US. Some examples include California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. See the related questions section for more details.
What are Mexican born Texans called?
Mexicans, Americans or Mexican-Americans. Be aware that "Mexican", "American" and even "Texan" are nationalities, not ethnic definitions.
What is the proper greeting for answering the phone in Mexico?
- Hola (Hi/Hello)
- Buenos dias (Good morning)
- Buenas tardes (Good afternoon)
- Buenas noches (Good evening)
Was Mexico involved in World War 2 and if so why did they enter?
Mexico was involved in World War Two (1939-1945) after 3 Mexican oil tankers were sunk by German submarines and after Mexican agents trained by US intelligence agencies discovered Japanese and German spies plotting to invade the Mexican port of Veracruz in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Mazatlan and Acapulco in the Pacific, so that they could use these as bases of operations to invade the United States.
Mexican President Manuel Avila Camacho declared war on the Axis Powers in May 22, 1942. Mexico sent a modernized air squadron of 36 pilots in P-47 Thunderbolt planes, known as the 201st Air squadron (Spanish: Escuadron 201). Mexico also supplied 150 military servicemen and they fought in the battle of Okinawa, performing air support operations during the entire Pacific Campaign at the liberation of the Philippines.
Not only did Mexico supply a handful of soldiers and airmen but also provided cheap raw materials, oil, and braceros(temporary workers) to help the US while most of their men were fighting out in the war.
Is there a rainy season Cancun Mexico?
In Mexico it is hot because it is so close to the equator. It is also humid, this is because the evaporates water quickly and easily. The more that water moisture in the air builds up the more likely it is the rain , because it is building mass in the clouds becoming heavier.
Why is the Mexican Constitution of significant?
The Mexican Constitution was the first successful constitution Mexico had and used, and it has influenced the Mexican government for decades since its writing.
What causes spatial inequality in Mexico City?
It began in the 1950's when a population explosion undermined any effort by the government to provide basic services (water, electricity, health and education) for all people. Mexican population rose from 25.8 million in 1950 to 60.2 million in 1975 to 99.96 million in 2000. Nowadays Mexico has a population of over 113 million.
Rural migration into the cities and construction of many settlements were made on an unordered fashion; many towns and villages were settled almost overnight, so basic services such as electricity, water, social and security were not available until several years later or never at all.
This lack of basic services is known as spatial inequality.
Who explored Mexico before Hernando Cortes?
The exact location of Mexico City didn't have any population at the time. That is why the Aztecs could settle undisturbed and could quickly expand without being attacked until they were well prepared against any foreign invasion (by foreign I mean by other native tribes, such as the Tlaxcalans, Texcocans or any other tribes that resided in Mexico besides the Aztecs).
In modern Mexico why have so many people moved to urban areas?
Because they need jobs and they need to get laid because in Rural areas they may not get laid.
How long if the flight to Mexico from London England?
Flight:
Mexico City (MEX) to Leeds Bradford (LBA)
Flight Duration * 14 hours 15 mins * Via Amsterdam, Amsterdam (AMS)
Distance:
The distance between Mexico City, Mexico and Leeds, England is 5448 miles (8768 km).
How many air miles from Wilkes barre Pennsylvania to Cancun Mexico?
The distance between the above two places is 1523 miles.
This is an approximate direct distance. Also this distance might change if a different flight route is chosen.
No. 9 to 17% of Mexicans are white European, 10 to 30% are Native American and 60-80% are mestizos, the result of interracial marriages between Native American people and Spanish conquistadors who conquered and settled Mexico since the 16th century. Some are lighter; some are darker.
Where did la llorona kill her children?
supposley it was in the Rio grand but probably in a lake somewhere close to Guerrero Mexico
No. Both are independent countries and neither of them belonged to the other, ever.
Both were part of the Spanish empire between the 16th and 19th centuries, but belonged to different administrative regions and started their independence wars at different times.
Value of 1985 Mexico silver 1oz coin?
You didn't say what the 50 stands for - pesos (using a $ sign, like a U.S. dollar) or centavos.
Either way, its value is very low. Mexico's currency was affected by severe inflation during the 1980s and the value of the peso fell to about 1/100 of a U.S. cent. The current peso is a so-called "new peso" worth 1000 old ones. That means your coin is worth 0.05 new pesos, and at current exchange rates one new peso is about a dime.
What do people in Mexico celebrate in December?
marks the victory of Mexico over France, in the 'Battle of Puebla' on the 5th of May, 1862. On the fifth day of May every year, people celebrate, in memory of the victory. The major activities carried out on the day are to educate the youth about the importance of the day. Exhibitions featuring the crafts and artwork, that signify the importance of the day, are organized on a large scale in Mexico.
What type of government and political factors does Mexico have?
It is a "federal presidential representative democratic republic" whose government is based on a congressional system, whereby the president of Mexico is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party electoral system.
In short, it has a form of government much like that of the United States.
Which two peninsulas form part of the west coast of Mexico?
There are two large peninsulas on the Gulf of Mexico, facing Cuba:
The Yucatan Peninsula, located on southeastern Mexico, is a triangular peninsula that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. With a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw), it is mostly a flat land composed of limestone. Due to this nature, there are almost no surface rivers in the peninsula and most water comes from holes in the ground known as cenotes. It is a place known for being home of the ancient Mayan civilization, with beautifull remains of cities such as Chichen Itza and Tulum; however many of these ruins are covered by the thick vegetation that characterizes the region. It is also believed that the Chicxulub crater, covering almost half of the peninsula, is the site of the crater impact that killed the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. There are three federal states on this peninsula: Campeche (capital: Campeche), Yucatan (capital Merida) and Quintana Roo (capital Chetumal). Some of the most important cities include Campeche (791,322), Merida (734,153) and Cancun (526,701).
The Florida Peninsula, located on southeastern United States, is a panhandle-shaped peninsula that extends along the northern Gulf of Mexico. With a dry subtropical climate (Köppen Csb), it is mostly flat land composed of limestone, where most water comes from sinkholes and lakes. Discovered by Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513, he baptized Florida in honor to the Pascua Florida (Flowery Easter). It is now home to landmarks such as the Kennedy Space Center or Walt Disney World, near Orlando. All Florida peninsula falls within the boundaries of the US state of Florida, and some of the most important cities on the peninsula would be Miami (4,919,036), Tampa (2,062,339) and Orlando (1,157,431).
