linguistic, religious, and military heritage. The strong empire came to an
             end in 1521. From 1521 through 1810 was the conquest and Spanish
             colonial domination era. Since the Aztec Empire fell Spain explored and
             conquered Mexico. From 1810 through 1860 Mexico claimed
             independence and went through insurrection. Mexico's revolt began in
             1810 and lasted eleven years. It cost over 600,000 lives. There were
             border conflicts with the United States, which led to invasion in 1847and
             the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. Mexico gave up over half
             of its territory for only $17 a square mile. From 1860 through 1910 was
             the reform and stability era. A feud between liberals and conservatives
             lead to the reform laws of 1860.In 1861 a European Archduke
             Maximilian became president of Mexico but was a
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