{{merge|Mexico (country)}}'''Mexic''' is a country south of the [[United States]]. Mexico is known for its poor economy, causing many of its citizens to [[illegal immigration|immigrate illegally]] [[north]] to the U.S. to find work.
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{{merge|Mexico (country)}}'''Mexico''' is a country south of the [[United States]]. Mexico is known for its poor economy, causing many of its citizens to [[illegal immigration|immigrate illegally]] [[north]] to the U.S. to find work.
The states of Texas, New Mexico, California, and Arizona were part of Mexico until the [[Mexican American War]]. To this day, many U.S. citizens in the region speak Spanish as their native language.
The states of Texas, New Mexico, California, and Arizona were part of Mexico until the [[Mexican American War]]. To this day, many U.S. citizens in the region speak Spanish as their native language.