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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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What was the territory between the us and Mexico between Mexico called?
You mean before the Mexican-American War? That was the Nueces Strip.
What was the weather during Battle of the Alamo?
Their is a 100% chance there was a sunrise and a sunset.Type your answer here...
Did us steal Texas from Mexico?
The U.S did not steal Texas from Mexico because when Texas gained their independence they became a nation, The Republic of Texas. Texas knew that Mexico was trying to get Texas back so they decided to join the United States. The United States then Annexed Texas to become one of the U.S States. However the documents Santa Anna signed to give Independence to Texas were null and void. The reason being was that because Santa Anna was a prisoner of war he no longer was in charge of Mexico so any promises made were not valid. Santa Anna knew this and so he signed the treaty to be released. The only problem was then that the United States Annexed The Republic of Texas. However other issues came up regarding the border of Texas which Mexico did not agree to. This began the Mexican-American. And the U.S used the war to take Mexico's territory Which consists of California, Oregon,Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. So with that being said U.S never stole Texas but the Republic of Texas never truthfully gained their independence. It was more like the Settlers took Texas from Mexico to hand it over to the U.S.
In what year was the Mexican Revolution?
The Mexican Revolution started on October 5, 1910. At first, it was a conflict to oust Dictator Porfirio Diaz from power. Then, after General Victoriano Huerta assassinated president Francisco Madero and took over the presidency in 1913, it became a civil war between several warlords and Huerta's government. It ended in 1921 after President Venustiano Carranza was elected, many of these warlords (such as Emiliano Zapata) were killed and over 1.3 million people died.
Who was the President of US and of Mexico during the Mexican American War?
The Mexican War was 1846-48. Only one President, Polk, served during that time.
No Mexican is a nationality, the race of most Mexicans is white do to the fat that most are descendents of Spanish colonist. Though most Mexicans are mestizos or of mixed of both natives of Mexico (Aztecs, Mayans, etc.) and Spanish which is why most Mexicans have Spanish last names like Gutierrez, Gonzales, Ramirez, Salinas, etc.. There are a few black Mexicans because the Spanish brought some slaves with them when they conquered Mexico.
Mexicans also chose on their own to classify themselves as "Latin" or "Hispanic" to change their status from basic white as they had always been classified, to their own "Latin" feel. This also shows the world that there is more to life than just being "white" or any race. It may have been seen as an insult to the so called "white" that the Mexicans did not want to be considered general "White" but that is not the intention. Every person is their own custom "race" for that matter. No two people are alike
Who was in charge of Mexico at the time of the second revolution?
Twelve presidents ruled Mexico during the 1910 - 1921 revolutionary period. It was a very unstable period of time:
- Porfirio Diaz (1884 - 1911)
- Francisco Leon de la Barra (May - Nov 1911)
- Francisco Madero (1911 - 1913)
- Pedro Lascurain (19 Feb 1913 - from 15 to 55 minutes before resigning to Huerta)
- Victoriano Huerta (1913 - 1914)
- Francisco Carvajal (Jul - Aug 1914)
- Venustiano Carranza (1914 - 1920)
- Eulalio Gutierrez (1914 - 1915) - provisional president
- Roque Gonzalez (Jan - Jun 1915) - provisional president
- Francisco Lagos (Jun - Oct 1915) - provisional president
- Adolfo de la Huerta (May - Nov 1920) - interim president after Carranza was killed
- Alvaro Obregon (1920 - 1924)
Which state has a longer border with Mexico?
Which state has a longer border with Mexico, Texas or New Mexic?
Is Mexico a capitalism communism or socialism?
It is a capitalist country: most companies are privately owned with some exceptions at key industries, namely oil and electricity.
Gadsden Purchase was land owned by Mexico?
The purchase was arranged by James Gadsden, Ambassador to Mexico and it extended the southern borders of present day Arizona and New Mexico for the purpose of constructing a transcontinental railroad.
What problem is a free trade agreement most likely to cause for an American business?
more competition
What were Wilson's goals with the Missionary diplomacy for Mexico?
Missionary diplomacy was used by Woodrow Wilson during the years as president, it was a type of diplomacy that spread Christianity. This also was a Corrollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which stated that Europe should stay out of Latin America.
What was the city founded by Hernando Cortes in Mexico?
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Born in Medellín, Extremadura, Cortez lived through the years 1485-1547. He studied law at the University of Salamanca but decided to try his luck with the Americas in 1501. During 1518, he went and served under the governor of Cuba. With the governor's permission, he organized a crew to accompany him to Mexico. Just before he left for Mexico, Governor Velazquez revoked Cortez's commission because he feared that Cortez would not recognize his authority once in Mexico. Cortez however, left anyway, and later destroyed his ships so that men loyal to the governor would not have the ability to return to Cuba.
When they arrived in Mexico, the Spaniards imprisoned many captives and later founded a town called La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz, now called Veracruz. One of the prisoners, Malinche, became his lady and acted as a guide and an interpreter. Cortez established an independent government and only recognized the authority of the Spanish crown. Once the town stabilized, he initiated his progression inward. He defeated a tribe known as the Tlaxcalans and then formed a treaty with them against the Aztecs. Immediately ensuing a meeting with Montezuma II, Cortez decided to enter Tenochtitlan, the Aztecs' capital. Some Aztecs believed that Quetzalcoatl, a god, with light skin, and a beard, had returned from the east as Cortez. Montezuma, instead of resisting Cortez, allowed them to gain access to the city so he could perceive their motives.
Once in the city, the Spaniards took Montezuma hostage, and made him pay an enormous ransom of gold and jewels. Along with about 600 native associates, the Spaniards set up base in one of the Aztec's many ceremonial temples. During all these events, Governor Velazquez sent a fleet under soldier Panfilo de Narvaez to Mexico. Cortez knew of this and marched with a small group to the coast where he captured Panfilo de Narvaez, and persuaded most of the soldiers to join his band. When they returned to Tenochtitlan, an Aztec revolt had progressed too far. Montezuma died from a stoning three days after asking the Aztec people to calm down. On June 30, 1520, a dark rainy night known as Noche Triste, the Spaniards retreated from the city.
After defeating a large number of Aztecs, he went to the Tlaxcalan tribe and reorganized his army. Cuauhtemoc, the new ruler, fell with the city Tenochtitlan on August 13, 1521. Cortez then erected Mexico City on top of the ruins of Tenochtitlan. The reward would be the for the Tlaxicalans participation in the encomienda systems of Spanish protection and education. Immigrants moved in and the city became the most important Spanish city in the Americas. Spanish colonization had put an end to the blood culture of the Aztecs and worked to bring civility to the survivors of the inevitable diseases.
New Spain elected Hernando Cortez as its governor and Captain general in 1523. He also discovered the Baja California peninsula in 1536. Fearing his ambition, the Spanish Court revoked his two positions as well as his rights and property.
In 1530, Cortez married the count of Aguilar's daughter and returned to Mexico. Most of his fortune and his ship went down with the unsuccessful expedition to Algiers in 1541. On a plot of land near Seville, he died in 1547. He is also known as "Hernán Cortés" or "Hernan Cortes".
Who explored flordia and mexico?
If by "flordia" you mean Florida, I believe Ponce De Leon is the most recognized name of Florida explorers. He is also credited with finding the "Fountain of Youth", which location he selfishly guarded until his death at a very old age.
How many US Marines won the Medal of Honor for their service at Veracruz Mexico in 1914?
Nine, with a statistical anomaly because all were officers, four Captains and one Lieutenanat Colonel. Coimpared to the Navy, only about 75% were officers. It had finally become a prestige medal.
What purposes does the gross domestic product serve?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the value of all finalized goods and services of a country within its geographical border over a period of time.
It allows for:
-Historical comparison: If the country is producing more goods than it did before
-International comparison: Compare how the economy is doing with respect to other economies
-Identify booms and recession and the business cycles.
-As a political tools
-Measured alongside with Human Development Index to see the proportion of GDP with increase (decrease) of HDI.
Where do illegal immigrants from Mexico cross the Mexican-US border?
Homes of relatives. Most Mexicans have at least one relative - with legal residence status or otherwise - in the United States. Therefore, new comers seek for their assistance to find temporary shelter until they find a job and a place to live on their own.
Was Mexico a colony of Great Britain?
No, it was a colony of Spain.
Also, try using google.com . Type something like "Mexico colonial history"
Did General Santa Anna have famous quotes?
Sure:
My actions at the Alamo are justified as is my participation in them!
Where did the Mexico first enter the Alamo?
They had scaling ladders, but the firing ports that the Texans had cut into the wall made a very handy staircase.
Is there a statue of hernan Cortes in Mexico?
To the Mexican people, Don Hernan Cortes was, and still is, considered as a bad role model, especially to the vast amount of indigenous people still living in the city of Mexico. The Spanish on the contrary, think of him as supposely as a religious man who was a creative thinker and a great discoverer or conquistador. Suppposely the finding of the Americas was the second biggest thing that ever happened in history, the first being the birth of Jesus. In Spain, you can find a good amount of statues and memorials dedicated to him as well as in Peru, for some reason... But in Mexico, the only statues that you would find would be the tatloani or emperors of the Mexica (Not Aztecs, the name was simply derived from Aztlan and was commonly used by the Spaniards. They were either called the Tenochca or Mexica, where Mexico gets it's name.) But that's, in my opinion, a possible factor of why there are not any statues of Cortes, even though he was buried in Mexico D.F. after his death.
How many summer olympic gold medals has Mexico won in track and field?
54 - 12 gold, 18 silver, 24 bronze
The Mexican athlete that has won the most Olympic medals is diver Joaquín Capilla with 4 (1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) in men's springboard and men's platform at the 1948, 1952, and 1956 Summer Games.
