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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.
16,001 Questions
Why did Tejano support the fight against the Mexican government?
Texians and Tejanos alike wanted to keep Texas as a slave state.
First on the background of the war:
When Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, all the territories it possessed included Mexico, most of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica) as well as today's US States of California, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming.
Due to the extremely low population for such territorial extension (estimated at 12 million during 1824), Mexico relaxed its immigration policies, thus allowing American settlers to help populate the northern territories. The conditions to settle were simple: 1) to pledge allegiance to Mexico and 2) observe the Mexican Law and customs. In 1830, these laws incorporated the banning of slavery. Due to the fact that many American settlers in such territories were slave owners, they looked for any pretext to break up with Mexico.
Later, Mexican President Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna took measures to transform Mexico from a Federal Republic to a Centralist Republic. This move prompted Yucatan and Texas to secede from Mexico. Santa Anna's government invaded both republics; while Yucatan was regained, Texas was lost. The Texas Revolution ended after the Battle of San Jacinto, but Mexico did not officially recognize the independence of Texas until after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) as part of the Guadalupe-Hidalgo treaty.
Why is maize so important to Mexico?
It was first domesticated in Mexico over 3000 years ago; traditional Mexican food has maize as one of the key ingredients on most of its dishes since then.
Currently, maize is the second largest crop after sugar cane. Mexico is also the 7th largest producer of such crop in the world.
How much is a Mexican 10 dollar coin worth in the US?
Exchange rates change every day, so anything posted here can become rapidly out of date. You'll need to check a site such as www.xe.com for current values.
Why did pinata began in Mexico?
These were brought by Spanish conquistadores who conquered Mexico in the 16th century. Although piñatas are commonly associated in Mexico, these were originally "invented" in China. After Marco Polo's expedition in the 14th century, these were brought to Europe (pignattas). From there, these were adopted by Spain.
With 1,972,550 square kilometers (761,606 square miles), Mexico is the 15th largest in terms of area.
Yes; there are several species of iguanas found in Mexico. Some examples include the Mexican spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura pectinata), the desert iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) or the green iguana (Iguana iguana).
How long does it take to go to Mexico on a airplane?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 11 hours 12 mins
This is an approximate travel time (calculated in ideal conditions. The travel speed is 500 mph and 30 mins for take off and landing). The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc
What is the Yucatan peninsula's region like?
The Yucatan Peninsula, located on southeastern Mexico, is a triangular peninsula that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. With a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw), it is mostly a flat land composed of limestone. Due to this nature, there are almost no surface rivers in the peninsula and most water comes from holes in the ground known as cenotes. It is a place known for being home of the ancient Mayan civilization, with beautifull remains of cities such as Chichen Itza and Tulum; however many of these ruins are covered by the thick vegetation that characterizes the region. It is also believed that the Chicxulub crater, covering almost half of the peninsula, is the site of the crater impact that killed the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. There are three federal states on this peninsula: Campeche (capital: Campeche), Yucatan (capital Merida) and Quintana Roo (capital Chetumal). Some of the most important cities include Campeche (791,322), Merida (734,153) and Cancun (526,701).
Is Mexico affected with the oil spill?
The oil spill has alot of gallens pooring into the water every second and minites.i think we should help because this can effect are water that we drink.
What is the average pay rate for a mail carrier?
About $18 an hour, depending...
Wrong!
I am a letter carrier with Canada Post and make just under $25 p/hr base. With bonuses etc like flyers, it works out on average to about $27 p/hr
--I want to be a letter carrier I live in Windsor, Ontario... any recommendations of getting in? .... Its very hard :(
What are the most popular girl names in Mexico?
Most are names of saints, apostles and angels:
Jesús (Jesus)
Miguel (Michael)
Juan (John)
Pedro (Peter)
Marco (Mark)
Andrés (Andrew)
Lucas (Luke)
Santiago (James)
Felipe (Philip)
Mateo (Matthew)
Bartolomé (Bartholomew)
Tomás (Thomas)
Tadeo (Thaddeus)
Simón (Simon)
MarÃa (Mary)
Magdalena (Magdalene)
A special mention would be Guadalupe, as its origin is Arabic (wadii + lupus meaning "valley of the wolfs") but it passed from Arab Muslims to Spanish Conquistadores and then from Spaniards to Aztecs, it became a traditional baby girl's name.
What elements help to identify Mexico?
I guess you know where the United States is. Canada is north of it while Mexico is south of it.
On a lighter side, think of Canada as America's hat, while Mexico is America's beard. See related links for some pictures.
Where is Mexico's central Plateau is found?
It is called the Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano. In Spanish it is known as the Altiplano Central or Altiplanicie Mexicana.
In what state of Mexico is tecala?
Tecala is the name of a fictional town located in South America. It was the city from the film Proof of Life that starred Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe.
What was the proposal by Germany to ally with Japan and Mexico if US entered World War 1?
Germany wanted Mexico to fight with the u.s. so the u.s. wont help the allies.
What is poinsettia called in Mexico?
Red tends to be the color of the bracts of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) in Mexico.
Specifically, bracts are modified leaves. They may be either true or transitional. True bracts are red and surround the plant's dainty, inconspicuous yellow flower. Transitional bracts are located between the true bracts and the plant's regular, green leaves. They start out green but turn red by the end of the year, in sync with the appearance of the poinsettia flower.
Poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico and southwards through Central America. For centuries there it has tended to be allowed to grow as a late-blooming, perennial shrub in the wild and as a cultivated annual plant for cultural events and religious rituals. But with the scientific and technological changes of the 20th and 21st centuries, it is possible to cultivate poinsettia colors in many different colors, shapes and sizes.
How is power distributed in Mexico?
I guess you mean "political power", instead of "electrical power". In that case:
Mexico is a Federal Representative Republic, officially named Estados Unidos Mexicanos (United Mexican States) which is based on a presidential system set up by the Mexican 1917 Constitution. The system of government establishes three levels of government:
- The Federal Union.
- The State Governments.
- The Municipal Governments.
The Federal Government is constituted by the Powers of the Union, which are the three branches of government: the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. The Legislature is a bicameral Congress of the Union, composed by a Chamber of Deputies and a Senate. The Executive is basically the President of the United Mexican States, who is head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Finally, the Judiciary is composed by the Supreme Court of Justice, the Electoral Tribunal and other tribunals and courts. Officials at the legislative and executive levels of government are elected by direct popular vote.
It began to function as a federal republic since 1823, but many events have shaped its current form, the most important being the Mexican Revolution (1910-1921) which established the current Constitution in 1917 and introduced some changes into the way the Mexican government works, such as preventing reelection of the president.
It is a "federal presidential representative democratic republic" whose government is based on a congressional system, whereby the president of Mexico is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party electoral system.
In short, it has a form of government much like that of the United States.
How many times is Mexico bigger than Spain?
The United Kingdom has an area of 243,610 square kilometers (94,060 sq mi), while Mexico has an area of 1,972,550 square kilometers (761,606 sq mi). On "European terms", Mexico is roughly the same size of Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany put together.
The Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
Why did Austin travel to Mexico?
there!
In that time, Texas was unoccupied, so the American Colonies were issuing land grants to go and colonize the land. In 1821 Mexico declared independence from Spain, but Austin had received a land grant from Spain to colonize Texas. So, he and Jose Navarro traveled to Mexico to obtain colonizing rights.
Then, Santa Anna became leader of Mexico, and was issuing tariffs and all sorts of tyrannical 'problems'. So Austin traveled to Mexico yet again in 1833 to take part in the Convention of 1833 to meet with the Vice President, to get immigration bans withdrawn
When did the Spanish conquer the Aztec empire in Mexico?
From the first years of the 16th century until the last years of the 17th. It really depends on each region and individual countries. For example, Cuba was conquered in 1503; Mexico on 1521; Peru in 1532; Paraguay in 1580; the last Mayan cities in Central America were not conquered until 1697.
What was Mexico City like in 1523?
It was being razed by Spanish conquistadors, who already had conquered it on August 13, 1521. By that time, most of the city laid in ruins and was being depopulated - most Aztecs were already dead and the only inhabitants were a few Spaniards and their subjects.
How many Mexicans are in the world?
Hard to answer as many will be documented in US as white. Until the 1960's Hispanics were considered white, colored, or of Indian stock and entered into US census as such. Also, many today will not even list themselves as hispanic or Latino or do not know their roots.
Who was an important king of palenque?
In the city of Palenque (pah-LENG-kay), a temple honored the king Pacal (puh-KAHL). Pacal had the temple built to record his achievements as a ruler.
Any exceptions for Mexican drinking age?
No; but this limit is rarely enforced, specially for Spring breakers.
