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Hernan Cortes arrives in Mexico with 500 soldiers. No one expept Indians would be there if he didn't come to the new world.
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Cortes takes over Tenochtitlan and the Aztec are defeated. This made the Spanish in control of Mexico.
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Mexocan fight for their freedom from Spain. Mexico would still be ruled by Mexico if not for this battle.
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Miguel Hidalgo tries to defeat the government with a mob. This sparks a rebellion against the Spanish.
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Mexico wins their freedom after 11 years. Now Mexico becomes independent and rules themselves.
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Texans revolt and break away from Mexico. This made Mexico much smaller.
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Mexicans fight for changes and reforms. This gives them new rights and freedoms.
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Mexicans get interested in the idea of politics. They can now vote for their leaders.
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It stands for Petroleos Mexicanos. Oil is Mexicos biggest export and PEMEX is the buissness that runs it.
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It stands for North American Free Trade Agreement. Because this was approved, Mexico has doubled its trade.
