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Mayans civilize
The Mayans were known for their stunning architecture and art. They had advanced systems of mathematics and used calendars much like we do. -
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teotihucan civilization
Around 750 A.D. the city burned to the ground. Teotihuacan lay in ruins for nearly six centuries before the Aztecs found it and named it 'Teotihuacan", which translates to "Place of The Gods". -
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Mayan empire spreads
300-1500 bc. The Mayan empire covered Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. -
Jan 1, 1520
conquering the Astec epire
Cortes defeated the Aztec warriors with weapons they had never seen before, like guns and horses. The seige ended in 1521 after Cortes had conquered and pillaged the city of Tenochtitlan. -
Mexicos independence
Father Manuel Hidalgo called for Mexican independence from Spain in "el gríto de Delores" and this became Mexico's Independence Day. -
Plan of Iguala
General Augustín de Iturbide signed the Plan of Iguala to establish the new nation: conservative rule to protect upper orders against the masses. -
First president
The Aztec club organized in Mexico City with General John A. Quitman, of Mississippi, as it's first president -
Selling of territory
Gadsden was interested in making a Southern railroad to the Pacific in order to make the West commercially dependent on the South instead of the North. The most direct route for the railroad would be south of the U.S. boundary. In 1853 Gadsden bought a strip of 29,670 acre territory for 10 million dollars on behalf of the U.S. government. -
Rebellion against Porfirio Diaz's rule
What started out as political unrest quickly turned into a bloody fight for the presidency, and for the people freedom. The Mexican Revolution lasted from 1910-1920. There were three main groups fighting throughout the revolution. -
Oil boom
In 1976, the Cantarell oil field was discovered. This is the largest oil field in Mexico, and one of the biggest in the world. Mexico's economy benefited enormously from this discovery.
