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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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Did Hernando Cortes build Mexico City?
in the 400th centary This phrase is not of me. However the following addition is. With the limited resources available to me, my answer is a monster NO! I would be surprised if 'Ernando built anything more than the grandiose image he had of himself. His mission was to control, steal, murder, any indigenous species to include the entire Mayan nation. Sincerely danielfrank1
What are some famous places in Mexico?
Famous places in Mexico can be Cancun,Mexico City ,and Acapulco.
Mexico was one of the famouse places beforeWhat was the reasons that the US did not initially want to annex Texas?
Because Santa Anna was a prisoner when the Treaty of Velasco was signed he was under durress and not acting as the President of Mexico. The Texans had not complied with that Treaty and the Mexican Legislature had never ratified it. For those reasons the former Mexican State was still Mexican and considered a State in Revolt.
How are leaders chosen in Mexico?
By an election held every 6 years; this is true for president, congress, state and municipal governors.
Did the Texans win their first victory against the Mexican Army at the Alamo?
Definitely not. The Texan garrison at the Alamo was wiped out to the last man. It was a sacrifice which delayed the advance of the Mexican Army for thirteen days. The first Texan victory was at Gonzales, when the war began. The only reaql battle the Texans won was the last one and that is the one that matters in a war.
Mexico is a Spanish-speaking country about three times the size of Texas, consisting of 31 states and one federal district. The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. Because Mexico is such a large country with so many Americans living and traveling here, we have in addition to the Embassy in Mexico City several Consulates around the country. It is usually best to contact the Embassy or Consulate nearest you, since that office will be in the best position to offer you help or information.
What did Mexico do during the Civil War?
Mexico remained neutral during the Civil War. In 1864 before the Civil War was over, Napoleon 3 of France invaded Mexico & set up a puppet empire ruled by Maximilian. After the Civil war in 1867, the Mexicans defeated the French, executed Maximilian, & made Benito Juarez the 1st President of Mexico.
When did Mexico break away from Spain?
Mexico fought a War for Independence from Spain from 1810 to 1821.
Who is better at soccer Mexico or Argentina?
Yes, Argentina are better than Mexico. Argentina put Mexico out in the last World Cup.
Why did some Americans oppose the war with Mexico?
Some members of Congress felt that President Polk's declaration of war on Mexico had been spurred by American tactics that were too aggressive. Some felt that the war's real goal was to acquire more slave territory.
No. In fact, the treatment by US forces to the Philippines and Mexico were the worst: one of the reasons of the Spanish-American War (1898) was the awful treatment given by Spanish colonial forces to the Cuban population, including concentration camps, looting of civilians' possessions and what we would know today as war crimes. Ironically, this same treatment was given by the US to the Philippines during the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) and to Mexico during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
In the case of Mexico, the best example are the atrocities committed by the paramilitary group known as the Diablos Tejanos (Texan Devils), who acted more like a band of savages, killing and pillaging unarmed citizens.
In the case of the Philippines, the most known case is the Pacification Campaign (1901-1902), which nowadays would be considered as a series of crimes against humanity.
What did Mexico give to the US in the Mexico cession?
The whole states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahomaand Kansas.
The original US-Mexico border was defined by the Sabine River north from the Gulf of Mexico to the 32nd parallel north (32°N), then due north to the Red River, west along the Red River to the 100th meridian west (100°W), due north to the Arkansas River, west to its headwaters, north to the 42nd parallel north (42°N), and finally west along that parallel to the Pacific Ocean.
Texas was lost during the Texas Revolution (1835-1836). Territory of Texas at the time included present-day Texas, as well as those parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming described above.
During the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) Mexico lost all the remaining territories, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah and the rest 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. This is also known as the Mexican Cession (1848).
Finally, during the Gadsden Purchase (1853), Mexico sold parts of southern Arizona and New Mexico to the United States. This was the only peaceful purchase of land made from Mexico.
What or who kept the United States from challenging the French control of Mexico?
The American Civil War (1861-1865) qualifies as the main reason preventing the United States from challenging the French control of Mexico.
What was emiliano zapata and pancho villas fate?
Both were Mexican revolutionaries and military leaders during the Mexican Revolution (1910-1921).
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What areas were added to the us after the war with mexico?
The whole states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas.
The original US-Mexico border was defined by the Sabine River north from the Gulf of Mexico to the 32nd parallel north (32°N), then due north to the Red River, west along the Red River to the 100th meridian west (100°W), due north to the Arkansas River, west to its headwaters, north to the 42nd parallel north (42°N), and finally west along that parallel to the Pacific Ocean.
Texas was lost during the Texas Revolution (1835-1836). Territory of Texas at the time included present-day Texas, as well as those parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming described above.
During the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) Mexico lost all the remaining territories, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah and the rest 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. This is also known as the Mexican Cession (1848).
A war in mexico would be under the what command?
A war in Mexico would be under the command of the military chief of staff of Mexico with the President as Commander in Chief. The military process in Mexico is quite similar to the system in the US.
Teotihuacan and The Avenue of the Dead were built by who?
The Teotihuacan people; the city was founded around 100 BC.
When the Aztec people settled in central Mexico, in 1325 AD, they discovered the city, which was already abandoned. They were so amazed by the architecture, they named it as Teotihuacan (translation: city of the gods). Its actual name and the name of the civilization that founded it is still a mystery to this day.
What is the most likely reason why Germany sent a telegram to Mexico?
When the Telegram was sent in early 1917, Germany was about to renew unrestricted submarine warfare, which the US did not like. They assumed that when they renewed it, the US would be angry and would probably declare war on Germany. And it turned out that they were right.
Since the mid-1800's, the US and Mexico had problems with each other. Texas had been settled by Americans who eventually started a revolt and broke away; Texas later joined the US, and that act caused a war between US and Mexico, which the US easily won and the US took what is now California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico from Mexico. About 60 years later, Mexico was still pretty upset about that.
Plus, shortly before World War I started, Mexico had an internal war, the Mexican Revolution, start up. The dictator who had ruled for the past 40 years finally went too far and rigged an election, and people revolted against him. The war was a big mess, and the US got involved a few times, which upset Mexicans further. Tensions between the two countries were very high.
Germany hoped to take advantage of those tensions to get Mexico to join the war on the side of Germany. That would force the US to divert its attention away from Europe- if the US sent all of her armies to Europe to fight against Germany, then there would be no armies left to stop a Mexican attempt to retake California, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and the rest of the territory the US had been able to take from Mexico over the previous decades. Germany promised Mexico that if the Central Powers won, Germany would see to it that Mexico would get back some of the territory lost since 1836.
How did Benito Juarez modernized Mexico?
Benito Juarez (1806-1872) is regarded as the greatest president Mexico has ever had, for many reasons:
He was the first Mexican leader who did not have a military background, and also the first full-blooded indigenous national (he was a Zapotec Amerindian) to serve as President of Mexico and to lead a country in the Western Hemisphere in over 300 years.
He served five terms as president of Mexico: 1858-1861 as interim, 1861-1865, 1865-1867, 1867-1871 and 1871-1872.
For resisting the French occupation, overthrowing the Empire, and restoring the Republic, as well as for his efforts to modernize the country, Juarez is often regarded as Mexico's greatest and most beloved leader.
How many people were in the Battle of the Alamo?
Oh, dude, like, there were around 180-250 Texian defenders at the Battle of the Alamo. But, like, let's be real, it's not like I was there counting heads myself. So, give or take a few, who's really keeping track, right?
What are two of the most important effects of the American victory in the War with Mexico were?
Two of the most important effects of the American victory were the acquisition of California and New Mexico.
