| − | [[Mexico]] was originally the [[Aztec]], [[Maya]] and others indian nations. Great warriors, they could also be cruel, often killing people in human sacrifices. Cortes conquered them and brought Christianity to the country, after holding one of their leaders, [[Montezuma]], hostage and murdering him. It became independent in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo, a priest, started the independence war. | + | [[Mexico]] was originally the [[Aztec]], [[Maya]] and others Indian nations. Great warriors, they could also be cruel, often killing people in human sacrifices. Cortes conquered them and brought Christianity to the country, after holding one of their leaders, [[Montezuma]], hostage and murdering him. It became independent in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo, a priest, started the independence war. |