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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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Was Mexico an ally in World War 1?

yes. Much of the world was part of the allies in WWII but what is more intersting about Mexico is that a Mexican Air Squadron (air planes) acutally fought in a battle during WWII. I belive it was in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

How many people speak portuguese in Mexico?

Nowadays there are over 4,500 Brazilian and 800 Portuguese nationals registered as formal immigrants in Mexico.

There are also many descendants of both Portuguese and Brazilian nationals, but most often than not, these are bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese). Also many people speak Portuguese for business reasons, but these are very difficult, if not impossible to count.

Who conquered the Aztecs and took Mexico for Spain?

Hernan Cortes conquered the Aztecs and Francisco Pizzaro conquered the Incas. haha this was a question in my homeworkk.

How many cannons did the Texans have?

They were not lacking in artillery weapons at all. They had more then they could employ and several had not even been mounted for action. They did did not have the appropriate munitions for some of them and had no canister rounds which are needed against massed troop formations. They resorted to chopping up nails and horseshoes and fabricating expedient weapons on the spot.

Is Mexico a first world country?

No, but you should be aware that the definition of "First World" or "Third World" is very broad. To be more precise, Mexico is a developing nation that falls within the category of "newly industrialized country" or "emerging market". This means it has a better living standard than most developing countries; the proof being that Mexico is the 10th to 13th largest economy in the world.

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Why did Pancho Villa attack Columbus?

The Villistas needed supplies and the US Government had given official recognition to the Carranza Government and had begun an embargo of supplies to Villa. He stole 100 horses and mules from the US Army. Villa paid a man from Columbus for the arms. When he sent to collect the deal, not only the man refused to acknowledge the deal and provide the guns, but he threatened the Villa emissary with his life. When Villa was delivered the news, he got his man and went to collect. The rest is history...

Why did Texas and Mexico go to war?

The issue was about the drawing of the border line. Mexico felt it should be along one river when the US felt it should be at the RIO GRANDE river. The river the Mexicans wanted to use a river that would have given them more land and water. In the end the Rio Grande became the border line.

How much did US pay to Mexico for California?

In the 1848 treaty of Guadelupe-Hidalgo which ended the Mexican War, the US agreed to pay Mexico $15,000,000 are well as forgive $3,000,000 in claims by Americans against the Mexican government.

Can Mexico win the World Cup?

CAn you fall off a cliff and die? Yes you can!

Can Mexico win the World cup? Yes they can!

Mexico has won a lot of gold cups it won every team in the world they can win and they will.

Who was the catholic priest that helped Mexico gain independence?

I guess you mean the Mexican war of independence. He would be Miguel Hidalgo.

What is Mexico's GDP per capita?

GDP per capita for 2012 was of US$10,400 at nominal exchange. Using the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) conversion, Mexican GDP Per Capita is of US$15,600.

Mexico GDP Per Capita (PPP), US dollars:

2000: 9,100

2001: 9,000

2002: 9,000

2003: 9,000

2004: 9,600

2005: 10,000

2006: 10,700

2007: 12,400

2008: 14,200

2009: 13,200

2010: 13,900

2011: 15,100

2012: 15,600

  • A nation's GDP at Nominal exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country divided by the current exchange rate. It can be misleading, specially when important changes in the exchange rate happened along a year.
  • PPP (purchasing power parity): A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States.

Is the Mexican war the Alamo?

No. The Alamo was in 1836 during the War of Texan Independence. After gaining its independence from Mexico, Texas was a sovereign nation for ten years until opting to become a US state. However, the Mexican War began with a disagreement over where in Texas to draw the new US-Mexican border, and Mexico was again ruled by the same dictator (Santa Anna, pulled from his exile in Cuba and returned to Mexico by the US), leading to some confusion. By the time the Mexican War began in 1846, the Alamo was history.

Why did Woodrow Wilson send troops into Mexico in 1916?

  • Faulty intelligence reports stating that Germany was supplying Mexico with weapons to attack the US (see Invasion of Veracruz).
  • Pancho Villa's attack on Columbus, New Mexico (see Punitive Expedition).

Why did the conquistadors conquer Mexico?

The Kings and Queens of Spain were interested in seeking territory in the New World. Hernan Cortes petitioned the Spanish Royalty with a plan to explore new territories and claim it for them. They consented, not the other way around.

What were the causes and effects of the Mexico American War?

The cause was the Annexation of Texas and the consequence was that the US acquired California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona.

What crops are grown in Mexico?

The Aztecs didn't have enough farmland, so they created island in shallow lakes that surrounded their capital. These were called chinampas on which they mainly grew corn, beans, peppers, avocados, and tomatoes.

Perspective from Mexico of the US during the Mexican American War?

Texas wanted to leave Mexico. And, they had already had their own problems. I believe that Texas started the fight, and ended up losing. President James K. Polk, among his campaign promises, vowed to bring Oregon and California under American control.

What crops did they grow?

Maize (corn), beans, chili peppers, some species of squash and tomatoes were some of the crops grown in Mexico before contact with Europeans was established.

Who were the leaders of the Alamo in Texas and Mexico?

The sadistically cruel President General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna launched the assault against the Alamo Mission that had followed a 13-day siege, ultimately killing all the "Texian" defenders, who were led by co-commanders James Bowie and William B. Travis.

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How did the US obtain the Gadsden Purchase?

The Gadsden Purchase was obtained by negotiating with Mexican ruler President Santa Anna. For a price of $10 million, James Gadsden, headed the negotiations. After the US Senate gave its approval, US President Franklin Pierce signed the purchase agreement on June 24, 1853. The purchase was intended to be necessary for the construction of a transcontinental railway from New Orleans to the West coast.

Who was President of Mexico during the Mexican-American War?

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was the President of Mexico at the time.