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around 1200 BCE, the Olmec civilization developed along Mexicos Gulf coast, near Tabasco and Veracruz
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1400s, a new and powerful civilization developed in Mexico.
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In 1821, Mexico won independence from Spain.
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In 1876, Porfirio Diaz came to power.
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In 1911,after rulingfor 35 years, Diaz was overthrown.
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After several years of fighting, a new constitution was declared in 1917.