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[[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]] and a small force of Spaniards conquered them after holding one of their leaders, [[Montezuma]], hostage and murdering him. Cortes received assistance from other Indian tribes who were subjugated by the larger empires. With Cortes were also Christian ministers who came with a different message and brought [[Christianity]] to the country. It became independent in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo, a priest, started the independence war from [[Spain]].
The borders of Mexico have changed over time. The area known as modern day [[Texas]] declared independence in 1836 and became independent after a short war. The choice of the United States to accept Texas as a new state a decade later caused the [[Mexican American War]] which was fought from 1846 to 1848. A military defeat for Mexico, they ceded more land for a small monetary compensation.
== Revolution ==
== Revolution ==
The [[Mexican Revolution]] started in 1910. First the dictatorship of [[Porfirio Díaz]] was overthrown by the [[democrat]] [[Francisco Madero]]. Later [[anarchism|anarchists]] and [[socialist]]s also joined the revolution. American president [[Woodrow Wilson]] sent the navy to occupy the city of [[Veracruz]] to help the revolutionaries against a new dictator, [[Victoriano Huerta]]. In the revolution [[Emiliano Zapata]] and [[Pancho Villa]] became wellknown heroes in Mexico. However, Villa also attacked the United States. Because of this the American government sent an expedition to Mexico to capture Villa, but they couldn't find him.
The [[Mexican Revolution]] started in 1910. First the dictatorship of [[Porfirio Díaz]] was overthrown by the [[democrat]] [[Francisco Madero]]. Later [[anarchism|anarchists]] and [[socialist]]s also joined the revolution. American president [[Woodrow Wilson]] sent the navy to occupy the city of [[Veracruz]] to help the revolutionaries against a new dictator, [[Victoriano Huerta]]. In the revolution [[Emiliano Zapata]] and [[Pancho Villa]] became wellknown heroes in Mexico. However, Villa also attacked the United States. Because of this the American government sent an expedition to Mexico to capture Villa, but they couldn't find him.
Recently Mexico became democratic, and [[Felipe Calderon]] is the current president.
Recently Mexico became democratic, and [[Felipe Calderon]] is the current president.
== External Links ==
http://www.mexicowalkingtours.com
[[category:Mexican History]]
[[category:Mexican History]]