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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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Of the following the most in favor of seizing land from Mexico was?

The man most in favor of seizing land from mexico was Jame k. polk

Why did the north oppose the war with Mexico?

the whigs did not want conquered territory to become slave states

Why did Spain colonize Mexico?

Spain colonized most of it's colonies for three reasons, First it had the power to do so, Second it wanted the mineral wealth of the colony, and Third and last, it felt obligated to spread Christianity to the natives.

Also, it first discovered Mexico. Finders keepers was the name of the game at the time.

Can you use your Passport card to get back from Tijuana?

Yes, a citizen of the United States can travel back and forth to Mexico using a U.S. Passport Card, as long as he does not fly in an airplane. You can travel by land or sea (on foot, by car, train, boat, etc.), but not by air. The reason for that restriction is an international treaty on international air travel which requires the use of a passport booklet.

What does not describe the city of Teotihuacan?

"It was a city built by the Aztecs".

It wasn't. It was founded by the Teotihuacan Civilization around 100 BC, but by the time it was discovered by the Aztecs (circa 1325 AD), it was already abandoned. Aztecs named it as Teotihuacan (i.e. "City of the gods") due to the impressive, gargantuan architectural style.

How were the drives for independence on Mexico and Brazil different?

The drives for independence in Mexico and Brazil differed significantly in their processes and outcomes. Mexico's struggle, which began in 1810, involved a series of violent revolutions and was characterized by a strong anti-colonial sentiment, leading to a protracted war against Spanish rule. In contrast, Brazil's independence in 1822 was relatively peaceful, achieved through a royal family member, Dom Pedro I, declaring independence from Portugal without extensive conflict. This resulted in a more stable transition, allowing Brazil to maintain its monarchy, while Mexico faced ongoing internal strife and political instability post-independence.

What land did the US gain after the war with Mexico?

1.36 million square kilometers (525,000 square miles), or 55% of the original Mexican territory.

What does a juarista mean in English?

A Juarista was a follower and/or supporter of Benito Juárez, a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served five terms as president of Mexico 1858-1861 as interim, then 1861-1872 as constitutional president. He resisted the French occupation of Mexico, and as a result attracted many revolutionaries that supported the cause.

What was the capital of northern Mexico in 1609?

The San Juan de los Caballeros colony, the first permanent European settlement in the future state of New Mexico

Why is corn grown in Mexico?

It is a crop first domesticated by the Mesoamerican civilizations that first appeared there, some 3000 years ago. As corn is an edible cereal on par to rice and wheat, it is one of the most important crops.

How do you travel to Mexico?

Your best bet is a flight to San Antonio or Dallas-Fort Worth from Cancun, or take another flight with connections in-between. Another route is to drive all the way up north, but driving time is 29 hours over a non-stop drive.

Who has a better climate for growing coffee northern Mexico or southwestern?

Southwestern Mexico qualifies as such:

Low-lying areas along southern Mexico receive in excess of 1,000 millimeters (40 inches) of rainfall in an average year. These lands are mostly tropical savanna, with fairly constant temperatures averaging 24°C (75°F) and 28°C (83°F).

In contrast, arid or semiarid conditions are encountered in northern Mexico. Rainfall in these regions averages between 300 and 600 millimeters (12-24 inches) per year, and temperature variations are pronounced, between 5°C (41°F) on winter up to 42°C (107°F) on summer months.

What job did Mguel Hidalgo have in Mexico?

He was a Catholic priest, assigned to the village of Dolores' church, in central Mexico.

Which European nation controlled Mexico until 1821?

The Spanish Empire ruled and controlled Mexico for three centuries until 1821, at the end of the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821).

What is earliest known civilization in Mexico?

The earliest known Mexican civilization is the olmec

Can a Venezuelan fly to Mexico without a VISA?

No. Colombian citizens need to get a visa from the Mexican embassy prior to any travel into Mexico.

Who was Miguel hidalgo's wife?

He didn't have a wife; he was a Catholic priest.

How often do they have elections in Mexico?

Each president has a six year term so I'd assume they'd have one every 6 years.

Does Mexico have existing trade agreements?

Those would be:

In effect

  • NAFTA (Canada, the United States)
  • Costa Rica
  • Nicaragua
  • Chile
  • European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom)
  • Israel
  • Northern Triangle (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador)
  • EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland)
  • Uruguay
  • Japan
  • Colombia
  • Peru

Already signed, not in effect

  • Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama)

Still under negotiations

  • TPP (Australia, Brunei, Chile, United States, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, Canada)

When did Mexico officially became s country?

On 1821 after it successfully won its war of independence against Spain.

Which of the above countries attacked Mexico in this battle in the Cinco de Mayo?

The Battle of Puebla, which was fought on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) was fought with the French.

In July of 1861, a two-year moratorium of repayment of foriegn debt was issued by Mexico's President Benito Juárez, Britain, Spain and France responded by sending naval forces to Veracruz to demand payment. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but France did not. That led to the French-Mexican War in which the Battle of Puebla was fought on May 5, 1862. Against tremendous odds, Mexico was the victor.