Mexico Flashcards

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Who shaped Mexico

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Olmec Maya Aztec spanish invasions and colonization (1519-1821)

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Mexico is bordered by

The gulf of Mexico to the east

The Pacific ocean to the west

The united states to the north
central America to the south

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What historical events have made n impact on this country

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Tenochitilan Aztec capital was built on an island 1325

Mexican war of independence from Spain 1810-1821

Mexican American war 1846-1848

Mexican revolution 1910-1920

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What’s some of mexicos cultural charecteristics

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Many idigenous people were enslaved or killed during Spanish conquest Mexico city is one of the most densely populated city’s in the world

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What’s some significant features and representative landmarks you could visit to learn more about the importance of Mexico today

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Representative landmarks and significant landmarks are

Chichen itza Tulum Mayan ruins

Teothichichun Aztec ruins

Cancan resort destination

Acapulco resort destination

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Is Mexico divided into states province or territories

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Mexico is divided into 31 states the states that border the united states are Bahamas California sonora chihuahua coachhulia
Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas

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What’s some of the regions physical features

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Some physical features are geographic terms sea

Landforms Mexican plateau

Sierra madre oriental

Sierra madre occidental

Baja calafornia

Yucatan peninsula

Water features

Gulf ofmexico

Gulf of California
Rio grande
Pacific ocean

Carribieian sea
pacific ocean

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What’s mexicos climate like

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Northern Mexico generally hot and dry throughout the year

Southern Mexico coastal areas have tropical climates

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To the economic development of Mexico

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Petroleum oil

Natural gas minerals silver gold copper lead zinc

Tourism 
 Mining 
Farming 
Service industry
Factories 
Trade
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