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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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Who won the war between Mexico and the united states?
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The U.S. acquired the northern half of Mexico, including the whole states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico and Kansas.
As the actual reason of the war was the forced acquisition of California, it was promptly flooded with Anglo settlers, who were attracted by the California Gold Rush.
The Mexican-American War was partly motivated by the expansion of slave states; this conflict renewed the slavery question, which eventually would led to the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Finally, Mexico would be so devastated due to the high costs of war, that internal turmoil became the norm during the following 20 years, culminating with the Second Franco-Mexican War (1862-1867).
How do they decorate the Christmas tree in Mexico?
The Christmas tree is a common Christian tradition so yes, they usually do. To prevent further deforestation and illegal logging, many Christmas trees are imported from Canada and the United States since 2009.
Yes. In fact, Mexico is the 8th largest producer of gold in the world, worth some 100 MT throughout 2013.
For comparison purposes, the world's production during the same year was 2,270 MT and the largest producer was China with 420 MT.
How are women treated in Mexico?
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What continent includes the following countries US Mexico and Canada?
North America, or the Americas if you count the whole continent from the Arctic down to the Antarctic.
What following statements are false about Mexico maquiladoras?
workers are paid good wages for long hours
How long is the flight from lax to puerto vallarta?
A typical flight between Dallas, TX and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico would have a flying time of about 1 hours, 58 minutes.
What do you think causes rural decline in Mexico city?
Rural decline is when small class farmers who sell fruits and veggies to people,then a biggger company/ farm comme and takees the farm and tthose people go to the city to find jobs buut theere are none and they have no money so they take things fromm tthe sstreets and build shelters for themsselves whitch thhen causes spatial inequality.
Why did president Wilson withdraw merican troops from Mexico in 1917?
Wrong year. President Woodrow Wilson withdrew American troops from Mexico in 1917 because he was concerned about World War 1 raging in Europe.
Why did the the slaves not run to Mexico?
It was the system established by Spain when it conquered Mexico. Most indigenous people as well as some imported slaves from Africa were slaves under the encomienda system.
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What are Mexico's international linkages?
Now, in terms of closeness, the "friendly" countries towards Mexico would include the United States and Canada in North America; Spain, the United Kingdom and France in Europe; Argentina, Brazil and Colombia in Latin America and Japan and South Korea in Asia. There are no meaningful relations between Mexico and any African country to-date.
What is the subway in Mexico called?
The Mexico City Metro (Spanish: Metro de la Ciudad de México), officially called Sistema de Transporte Colectivo, often shortened to STC, is a metro system that serves the metropolitan area of Mexico City, including some municipalities in Mexico State. It is the second largest metro system in North America after the New York City Subway. In 2012, the system served 1.609 billion passengers, placing it as the eighth highest ridership in the world.
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What is the flight time from Los Angeles to Mazatlan Mexico?
From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mazatlan, it would take you 2 hours and 30 minutes. Please remember both cities are on different time zones when making any travel arrangements.
How much would a train and a taxi cost to go travel in Mexico City?
It can take as little as 20 pesos (less than 2 km / 1 mi; no traffic) up to 200 pesos (more than 15 km/10 miles; at rush hour) for a point-to-point drive.
If you need a taxi to get you around as a tourist, he/she will drive you around for 800-1,200 pesos a day, depending on what your stops will be.
Would an identical plant in Mexico be as productive as its U.S. counterpart?
Yes, as long as the manufacturing processes remain the same. This is one of the reasons many American companies have decided to move their production to Mexico: while the average American job in manufacturing is paid at $39,796 the average Mexican job in manufacturing is paid only $5,016; with enough training, equivalent productivity can be achieved within the year -- this is especially important for labor-intensive industries.
Is Brazil and Mexico in the same continent?
Brazil and Argentina are both on the continent of South America.
Why do Mexicans use pesos and American dollars?
Mexican Pesos (MXP) are the official currency of Mexico. Mexicans bid their merchandise in dollars so they can sell their stuff to lazy American tourists who don't convert their dollars into pesos.
What is the average rainfall in the gulf of Mexico?
Due to its topography and extensive territory (1,972,550 square kilometers or 761,606 square miles, ranked 14th largest in the world) Mexico has one of the world's most diverse climates:
Arid or semiarid conditions are encountered in the Baja California Peninsula, the northwestern state of Sonora, the northern Altiplano, and also significant portions of the southern Altiplano. Rainfall in these regions averages between 300 and 600 millimeters (12-24 inches) per year, and temperature variations are pronounced, between 5
Which city is closest to tijuana Mexico san Diego ca el paso tx las cruces nm or san antonio tx?
San Diego is essentially right across the border from Tijuana, Mexico. El Paso, TX, Las Cruces, NM, and San Antonio, TX are hundreds of miles from Tijuana.
Who was the black Mexican president?
Vicente guerreo was the first ever black president in mexico9 hope this helps)
What is the most important part of Mexico's economy?
There are several of them, but the three most important include construction, metallic products and machinery and equipment.
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