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aztecs found tenochitlan
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montezuma becomes aztec emperor
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U.S.-Mexico border region is inhabited by many Native American groups who have lived in the area for centuries.
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cocrtes conquers aztec empire
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Spain establishes colonial government in Mexico
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viceroy is recalled to spain after rioting in mexico city by indians and others.
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two massive aztec sculpurters are dug in mexico city
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Adam-Onis Treaty: U.S.-Mexico boundary established by Spain and the United States
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mexico achived independence from spain under Agustin de iturbide, who proclaimed himself emperor
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Mexico becomes a republic
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united states wins mexicans american war
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The Surveyor of General Claims Office is established in New Mexico, though claims by Mexican Americans cannot be processed fast enough to prevent take-overs.
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pancho villa hepls lead the mexican revolution
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Mexico's dictator, Porfirio Diaz, is overthrown. The new president is Francisco Madero, a liberal. Madero introduces land reform and labour legislation. Political unrest continues with Zapata leading a peasant revolt in the south.
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US forces withdraw, having failed to kill Villa. A new constitution is adopted, which is designed to ensure permanent democracy in Mexico.
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President Lazaro Cardenas begins programme of oil nationalisation, land reform and industrial expansion.
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Earthquake in Mexico City kills thousands and makes many more homeless.
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45 Indians killed by paramilitary gunmen in a Chiapas village. The incident causes an international outcry, President Zedillo starts an investigation.
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Bill Clinton signs a declaration with Mexican president Ernesto Zedillo committing their nations for the first time to devise a joint strategy for combating drug trafficking.
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vincente fox is elected president mexico.
