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Jan 1, 1428
Aztec Empire
Moctezuma built a hegomonic empire because it did not exert supreme authority over his citizens, but only expected tributes to be paid.
Good: They flourished into an advanced civilization, and expansion was good for teade
Bad: Citizens weren't completely conformed with the government, so they revolted whent Spaniards gave them a chance. -
Jan 1, 1520
Spanish Conquest and Monarchy
Hernan Cortez took over the Aztec Empire and turned them Spanish. They took away their culture and replaced it with theirs. Social classes were established with Spaniards ant the top, mixed races in between, and natives at the bottom.
Good: Brought religion and education to the natives.
Bad: Very poor treatment for the natives and wiped out their entire culture. -
During the Independence
Iturbide establishes a monarchy, but it is quickly thrown overto form a Republic. It works very well and has great presidents like Benito Juarez, who establish equality among it's citizens since he is a native. He also separates state and church.
Good: The country establishes freedom from any other countries, and all races (Spanish, mixed and natives..) get the same rights and benefits. Church and state separate.
Bad: A lot of conflict between liberals and concervatives. Capital is moved a lot. -
Porfirio Diaz Takes Over
After Benito Juarez, Porfirio Diaz took over with his "no re-election" campaign. He was sort of a self-elected dictator who apointed himself for over 30 years. He established a "take what 's given to you, otr suffer the concequences" motto over the less rich citizens, but led Mexico to it's greatest economical point in history.
Bad: Made big plantations and factories where citizens were mistreated, and in a way "legalized" slavery.
Good: Took Mexico's economy to a 1st world country's. Railroads. -
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Porfiriato
After Benito Juarez, Porfirio Diaz took over with his "no re-election" campaign. He was sort of a self-elected dictator who apointed himself for over 30 years. He established a "take what 's given to you, otr suffer the concequences" motto over the less rich citizens, but led Mexico to it's greatest economical point in history.
Bad: Made big plantations and factories where citizens were mistreated, and in a way "legalized" slavery.
Good: Took Mexico's economy to a 1st world country's. Railroads. -
Mexican Revolution
After revolting against Diaz in the Revolution, he was thrown over and a new Republic was established. This is the same kind of government Mexico has today. It doesn't allow re-election, and has 3 branches, much like USA's. The President is the head of 2 branches, and is elected through popular vote.
Bad: Candidates have no previous experience when in election.
Good: Everybody has a say in the government. Thet have a steady economy. -
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After Revolution
After revolting against Diaz in the Revolution, he was thrown over and a new Republic was established. This is the same kind of government Mexico has today. It doesn't allow re-election, and has 3 branches, much like USA's. The President is the head of 2 branches, and is elected through popular vote.
Bad: Candidates have no previous experience when in election.
Good: Everybody has a say in the government. Thet have a steady economy.
