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In this time period, the Mayan build the first Mayan pyramids. They are still standing today and a popular tourist attraction. -
The Aztecs build the city of Tenochtitlan. Tenochtitlan later becomes known as Mexico City.
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In this time period the Spanish began to explore Mexico and later conquered the Aztec.
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Mexico had fought for independence and achieved it in 1810.
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Guadalupe Victoria takes office and is the first president of Mexico. -
This is the start of the revolution for Texas.
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Mexico had lost the revolution. The Texans are led by Sam Houston. It is now The Republic of Texas.
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Mexico loses California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada in the Mexican-American War.
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Revolutionary hero and military leader Poncho Villa is assassinated.
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Mexico joins the Allies in World War II declaring war on Germany and Japan.
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The Summer Olympics are held in Mexico City
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Vicente Fox is elected president. He is the first president not from the PRI party in 71 years.