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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