geogrpahy "mexico" Flashcards
When did Cortez conquer the Aztecs
He landed in 1519 and conquered them in 1521
Who first settled in Mexico (who are the natives)
Mayans
Toltects
Aztecs
Who ruled the land after Cortez took over
Spain
Reformer who gave land to the peasants and worked to improve education (mid 1800s)
Benito Juarez
Ruled for over 30 years, his harsh and corrupt rule led to civil war in 1917
Porfirio Diaz
This party took over in 1929
PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party)
Was first non-PRI leader elected in over 70 years (2000)
Vicente Fox
This influence is strong in language and religion ( Catholic )
Spanish
Mix of native and Spanish culture
Mestizo
What is Mexico’s average population
114 million
Company that does trade with the US
NAFTA (north American free trade agreement)
What is Mexico’s government like
Head of state and head of government
Elected for a 6 year term
By popular vote
Can’t be re-elected
