El Dia de los Muertos

( www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/mexicanrev.htm, Encarta 98) In 1876, Porfirio Diaz, an Indian general in the Mexican Army took control of the nation, and continued to be elected until 1910. This new era was too one way and started the Mexican Revolution. The government eventually allowed Mexico to fall into dictatorship that gave way to a new a powerful upper class. When Diaz came into power he had high hopes for Mexico's future, and established a stable government that rid the nation of crime. The quality of life improved around the towns and the cities..

Mexico used to be inhabited by the Aztec empire. However, after the conquest of spanish conquistadores Mexico is now a predominantly hispanic population. The Aztecs were forced to adopt the spanish religion. The introduction of Christianity in mexico went through, and caused many changes just like it did throughout many other places on planet Earth, with the Mexican Liberal Reform, the introduction of the religion destroying Mexican culture, and the Mexican American War. Over time the beliefs and culture of the spanish began to become part of the Aztec’s beliefs and traditions.

When it is time for Day of the Dead they eat the deceased loved ones favorite foods. When they do this it’s not just a small meal it is a huge feast. They will sing, dance, and talk to family. They eat at the graveyards because that way they can eat with their ancestors. They go to the graveyards to clean and decorate the

American settlers decided to move to Texas because this place was big and rich with resources and possibilities. It was also largely part of Mexico. Moses Austin went on the long trip to San Antonio to get permission from Mexican government to bring a group of American settlers into ... ... middle of paper ... ...xicans. The U.S. claimed that the southern boundary of Texas was the Rio Grande. During the war, Mexican forces lost many soldiers but surrendered only after much negotiation.

The Aztecs also played a ritual ball game, called Hachtli, in which the losers had to be sacrificed to the gods. The Aztec language, Nahuatl, had a word that passed into English like tomatoes (tomatl), chocolate (chocolatl), and avocadoes (ahuactl). Mexico introduced chocolate, corn, and chilies to the world. But when Spain went over to Mexico, the Aztecs thought they were returning gods so the gave them the drink of the gods, hot chocolate. Then the Spanish conquered Mexico in 1519-1521 and ruled Mexico as the New Spain for 300 years until September 16, 1810 when the Mexicans revolted and won independence in 1821.

Sedentary groups, such as those at La Junta de los Ríos, cultivated such crops as corn, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, pumpkins, sunflower seeds, and peppers. Their squash was likely the cushaw, a winter squash that could be eaten in its tender stage or a... ... middle of paper ... ...Mexican restaurant owners considered it an insult. For the rest of the world, TexMex had reflected the wilder, untamed parts of Texas. It evoked images of cantinas, cowboys and the Wild West. Dozens of Tex-Mex restaurants sprang up in Paris, and across Europe, to Bangkok, Buenos Aires and Abu Dhabi.

Huevos Rancheros Huevos Rancheros are a common Texas breakfast dish that is made with tortilla, topped with fried eggs, and salsa. It may also be served with refried beans on the side. This dish has become extremely popular in Texas and is not only served for breakfast, but lunch, and dinner as well. There are a variety of ways to make the salsa or ranchero sauce in a matter of minutes. This component usually consists of peeled tomatoes, garlic, and serrano chilies that give the salsa a spicy kick.

Spain ruled Mexico until Sept. 16, 1810, when the Mexicans first reveled. They won independence in 1821. From 1821 to 1877, there were emperors, some dictators, and enough presidents to make a new government every nine months. Mexico lost Texas in 1836, and after beating the war with the United States, (1846–1848), they lost the area that is now California, Nevada, and Utah, part of Arizona and New Mexico, and parts of Colorado under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Years later, in 1855, the Indian patriot Benito Juarez began some reforms, including the disestablishment of the Catholic Church.

After about seventy-five years, the mission was abandoned and parts of it crumbled into ruins. In 1821 Mexico won its freedom from Spain and they were now able to vote for leaders as the Americans could. Also, in 1821 an American lawyer named Stephen Austin moved to Texas. Mr. Austin believed that if enough farmers settled the land it could become very prosperous. The settlers agreed to be good citizens and good farmers.

After being defeated by the Spaniards, the Aztec culture and language would undergo dramatic changes by also influencing Spanish culture. For many Chicanos today, many question their origin and true ancestry of their past and wonder who’s blood run through their veins. Whether descending from the Spanish, Aztec, or a mix of many other tribes, modern day Chicanos have been deeply influenced by the choices of the past. The Aztec first began their history by starting out as nomads a... ... middle of paper ... ...uld recognize. Although we understand that the Aztec formed their new homeland in Mexico, me must wonder where they even began their journey.