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Cortez overthrew the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico.
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Montezuma was 9th ruler of Tenochitlan. Aztec empire grew greatly during his time of rule. His death left an extremely hierarchical empire in disarray without his example as leader.
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Supreme governing force of Spain's colonies. Councillors appointed by king. Importance lost in 18th century.
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Bourbon reforms, end of sale of administrative positions, Creoles can no longer buy status. Crack down on illegal smuggling.
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Miguel Hidalgo (Creole) made a call for independence. Leads to Mestizo and Indigenous revolt against Spaniards, which also meant that a lot of Creoles would die.
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After the fall of the Iturbide emporer, Central America broke off and tried to form their own republic.
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US opposing European recolonization in the region, and therefore asserted the region under the U.S. umbrella
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Liberal Republic
Separate legal system for military and church officials-- could not be tried in the normal judicial system. -
Went against church property limits and forced them to sell property, because the church owned majority of land during this time.
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Brought in by liberals during the Nicaraguan civil war. Reintroduced slavery and attempted to make Nicaragua a U.S. colony/state.
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Attempt of modernizing education system of Mexico
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1864-1867
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Porfirio Diaz comes to power in 1876 and dominated Mexican politics-- very pro-modernization, liberal.