Mexico Report

             Mexico is a Latin country with very distinct qualities. In this report I
             will cover the very basics of Mexico's history, culture: flag, parties, and
             food; people, government, military, transnational issues, communications,
             transportation, and geography. Mexico is very large with many different
             There is a lot of history on Mexico. I believe there is six key
             historical events. The pre-Hispanic era was from 1200 B.C. through 1521
             A.D., and five major native civilizations influenced Mexico's history, but at
             different times. Mexico's first established culture was the Olmecs. They
             developed in the coastal states of Veracruz and Tabasco. They also created
             an extremely advanced calendar that included the concept of zero. Olmecs
             are believed to be around from 1200 B.C. until 200 B.C. The Mayans first
             appeared in 1200 B.C. They're known for their excellence in mathematics
             and astrology. By 1400 A.D. the Mayans nearly disappeared leaving
             behind a ceremonial center and great ancient cities. The third great group
             was the Zapotec/Mixtec. The Zapotecs first appeared in the valley of
             Oaxaca around 900 B.C. They were great city builders, created wonderful
             temples, burial chambers, metal work, and pottery as well. The Mixtec
             conquered the Zapotec and developed around Yagul and Mitla. By the
             early 1400's A.D. the Mixtec became vassals of the Aztec empire. From
             950 through 1300 A.D. the Toltecs occupied the northern valley of
             Mexico. They built one of Mexico's most impressive cities, Tula. The
             Toltecs were master craftsmen and greatly influenced both the Mayans
             and the Aztecs in later years. The last of the five major native civilizations
             were the Aztecs. They dominated Mexico for nearly two hundred years,
             from 1345 until 1521. They were growing and spreading rapidly in 1591
             when the Spanish came to try and conquer. Aztecs developed a complex
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