Mexico is vast, encompassing nearly two million square miles of coastline, mountains, rain forest, desert and fertile plains. From the far reaching American Borderlands of the north, the country constricts as it sweeps south, and east. The two major mountain ranges, the Sierra Madre Oriental, clasp the west and east, finally melt into the central highlands and the capital; Mexico City, the most populous city in the world.
“On August 12, 1521, heroically defended by Cuauhtemoc, Tlatelolco fell in the hands of Hernan Cortes. It was neither a merriment nor a insuccess: it was a painful birth of the mestizo nation that is Mexico today. In the early ages of Mexico the ruler was of the name Cuauhtemoc. Cuauhtemoc was the ruler of the Aztec civilization from 1520-1521. However on August 12, 1521 the Aztec empire was flattened do to the Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztecs.
The transformation of the New Spain to Mexico was the biggest change in Mexico's epic diary. To start off, the heart of Mexico (Mexico City) had detonated in growth to a staggering 100,000 people. Which meant that the local industries exploded with business. With all of this economic change Mexico was headed for something that would change the face of them forever. The Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821). It was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish. The movement was led by Mexican born Spaniards, and Mestizos who were looking for Independence from spain. It started as a peasant rebellion, but turned out to be an alliance between Mexican ex-royalists and Mexican rebellion groups. When they finally achieved independence on September 16, 1810, ten years downstream a 16,000 man army run by Iturbide w...
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...lisco of some time in the 19th century. Mariachi bands consists of a group of very talented men playing violins, guitars, bass, vihuelas, and trumpets. Other Mexican culture includes holidays. First off is the feast of Lady Guadalupe. This holiday is celebrated on December 12th. It is a major holiday celebrating the appearance of Virgin Mary to an Indian man in the first years of Spanish rule. Dia de los Muertos is also a very important day that is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd it combines Catholic and indigenous rituals to honor of the deceased and it's national holiday. People go to cemeteries to be with the souls of the departed and build private altars containing the favorite foods and beverages, as well as photos and memorabilia, of the departed. Lastly Independence Day marks a country separation from Spain in 1810 and it is celebrated on September 16th.
In the 10th century a new group called the Toltecs ruled. They were the first people of Mexico to leave a complete history. The ruled much of central Mexico and other tribes and groups paid them tribute. Two centuries later there was a great drought in Northern Mexico; and starving people moving south overwhelmed the Toltecs and overthrew them.
Many countries have the pleasure of celebrating Independence Days. These historic holidays are filled with nationalistic celebrations and delicious traditional food. In Chile, the natives celebrate their break from Spain with Fiestas Patrias. In Mexico, the president begins the celebration by ringing a bell and reciting the “Grito de Dolores” and he ends his speech by saying “Viva Mexico” three times.
The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be. Mexico declared its independence from mother Spain on midnight, the 15th of September, 1810. And it took 11 years before the first Spanish soldiers were told and forced to leave Mexico.
The modern world is linked through networks of communication and exchange between peoples. These exchanges between regions has changed cultures, economics, and politics. Through time the cultural influence between regions has consisted of many factors and elements but comes down to the spread of religion and religious teachings , movement of peoples, technological and cultural advancements affecting trade and commerce. Beginning with the Middle Ages in the years 1100-1500 , Africa, Asia, and Europe developed and influenced each other in several different ways. Starting with religion. The birth of Islam in the Middle East rapidly spread throughout Afro- Eurasia. Islam was attractive to people who were uninterested in the requirements of Christianity and the Church.
The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be! And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be. Mexico declared its independence from mother Spain on midnight, the 15th of September, 1810. And it took 11 years before the first Spanish soldiers were told and forced to leave Mexico.
One of the factors that led to the Mexican independence is the socio-political conditions of the native Mexicans after being invaded by Spain. After the fall of Tenochtitlan, and for the three hundred years that followed, indigenous
Following the wars of Independence the military would be very much involved in the political processes of government. More civil wars and national wars would come out of Mexico in the years following their break from Spain. The Mexican identity myth would arise from a social contentment that that’s what the “people” or “Indians” would like to be referred to by once New Spain found its country’s name, Mexico. Nothing changed once the country became independent in terms of social status. Still the “Indians” and Mestizos remained at the bottom.
Mexican culture is a vibrant elaborate full of art, music, food, and sports. The Mexican culture has been around since 300 B.C during these times when they believed in many gods. There was a prophecy that said that Huitzilopochtli would show them where they are going to inhabit. Once they inhabited they lived in peace with no wars until the Spaniard Cortes.When Spain came into power they made a lot of the indigenous tribes disappear until 1808 until they were taken over by the French. in 1821 they won their independence and decided they wanted a constitution for the New Mexico they have won from the french. In 1823 the Mexican – American war had started and lasted about 13 years and by 1855
Have you ever thought of something you're so curious about? Something that your curiosity runs completely insane because you need the full information or a full story about what really happened or how did it happen? Well I did, when a research paper was assigned about Spanish Culture I was only Interested into one topic and that’s the History or background oh how the Mexican People receive their Independence. Like how America had it’s own story of its independence. Independence is about Freedom, the freedom to do what you want or to be who you are. Well like any other culture independence was very important to the Spanish people, I believe its a celebration way bigger than an event like Cinco De Mayo. I believe it’s one of the most important events for the Spanish people, and here’s why!
In 1821, Mexico won its independence back from Spain but that wasn’t the end of their fight. Many countries have continued to struggle after engaging in war, whether they win or lose, and Mexico was no different. Recovery was challenging, they face many political challenges, and struggled to secure a suitable leader. It was also difficult for them to populate and protect borders of the northern area they acquired when winning their independence. Populating these areas was made even more difficult by the constant conflict and fighting they engaged in with the Native Americans. Not only that, but the central government and the poorer frontier communities clashed when it came to theirs ideals and they struggled to communicate and work
The Toltecs conquered a large part of Mexico by AD 1100. They had even established a capital at Tula and another in Teotihuacan, a town positioned close to modern day Mexico City. When the Spanish arrived in the country,
Dia de Los muertos, otherwise known as the Day of the Dead. This si a day Mexicans celebrate life after death. With their famous foods, beverages, photographs, and much more!
I am familiar with both the Mexican culture and the regular American Culture. Those two cultures aren’t alike. Mexicans celebrate different holidays. In American culture, we celebrate 4th of July because of the declaration of independence. But in Mexican culture, we also celebrate Independence Day but on the 16th of September, because we won the war against the Spaniards. Also, in American culture we celebrate the holiday that all kids love, Halloween on October 31st. Halloween is a day to go trick-or-treating and have fun. In Mexico, we celebrate “El Día De Los Muertos “(Day of The Dead) on November 1st. Day of the dead is a day where we remember all the people that have died and that holiday is in honor of them. Mexicans also celebrate “El Día De Los Reyes Magos” also known as “Day Of The Three Wise Men”. This day is celebrated for the day that the three wise men took each 1 gift to the Virgin Mary’s son. Columbus Day is a holiday that is celebrated in both American and Mexican culture. But besides the holidays, Mexican food is different from the all American food that is seen everyday. From pozole, tacos, quesadillas, and so many other foods, the cultures aren’t the same.
...parts of the celebration, October 31st, November 1st, and finally November 2nd. On October 31st, it is seen that the kid’s souls return. November 1st is considered the adult’s day of returning, and November 2nd is when all souls have returned from the dead and there is a big celebration. People of Mexico celebrate by making many baked goods and cooking meals, making objects such as masks and decorating papers and toy coffins to prepare for the return of the souls.
Mexico declared its independence from Spain in Sept, 16, 1810, and for the next 100 years what followed was a period of political instability of rule under monarchies, federal republics and dictatorships. Finally in 1910, a revolt on the autocracy under Porfirio Diaz led to the start of the M...