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Mexico

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What body of water is on the east? The Gulf of Mexico
Where do people in Mexico live? Plateau of Mexico
What border seperates mexico from the U.S.? Rio Grande
What were the natives that lived in Mexico called? Aztecs
Who was the leader of the Aztecs? Montezuma
What was the environmental issue? Acid rain due to factory work and cars
In what region is Mexico culturally? Latin America
What part in history did Cortez do? He had 600 soliders that came and took the gold and sliver and colonized the country.
What type of goverment does Mexico have? Federal goverment with a Presidental Democracy.
Who is known as the Father of Mexico? Miguel Hidalgo
What body of water is on the west side of Mexico? Pacific Ocean
What are 3 words that decribe a conquistador? worrior conqueror explorer
What mountain range is on the 2 coasts of Mexico? Sierra Madres
How did the Zapatistas feel about NAFTA? Zapatistas are against NAFTA because the competition with American products lowers cost.
What type of goverment has all the central power? Unitary Goverment
What happened in Mexico after Hidalgo helped gain independence? Continued fighting, more chaos, loss of land
Where is Mexico City located? Central Plateau
Why were the Spanish successful at taking over the Aztecs? Cannons, guns, weapons, armor, horses, diseases they brought (they themselves were immune)
Why is NAFTA good? Offers a higher standard of living to Mexicans and gives USA oil at a cheaper rate
Why is NAFTA bad? Loss of US factory jobs to Mexico and causes poor Mexicans to be even poorer
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