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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding outline from the Library of Congress covering important aspects of Mexican history, geography, society, economy, government, and national security.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Rivera, Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park

For Students 9th - 10th
"In Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park", hundreds of characters from 400 years of Mexican history gather for a stroll through Mexico City's largest park. View pictures of this Diego Rivera painting and read about the...
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Mex Connect

Mex connect.com: The Transformation of Porfirio Diaz

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives an account of the life of Porfirio Diaz and his role in Mexican history.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Ancient Mexican Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Ancient Mexican history of art and the influences that their daily lives and culture had on the art. View many pieces from the Collection of the National Museum of the American Indian.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Mexican History from Ancient Mexico until the presidency of Carlos Salinas. Also includes extensive information about Mexican society, the economy, government and politics, and national security.
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Geographic

Workmall: Mexico History Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to many different eras of Mexican history.
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The Newberry Library

The Aztecs and the Making of Colonial Mexico: Europeans Invade the Aztec Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes invaded the Aztec empire in the 16th century. This conquest led to the colonization of Mexico. The Newberry Library provides an in depth look into this period of Mexican history through photos,...
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: Mexico's Historical Figures: A Chronological Listing

For Students 9th - 10th
List and description of Mexican historic figures, in chronological order. The biographies are informative and complete.
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PBS

Pbs: Archives of the West: Declaration of the People of Texas: Nov. 7, 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
This document, offered on this PBS website, is the declaration of the people living in Texas objecting to the treatment by Santa Anna and asking for help from the Mexican government.
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Other

Mexica.net: The Significance of "Cinco De Mayo"

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the "Batalla de Puebla" on May 5, 1862 as the Mexicans defeated the French army, and the importance of that event today.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Huetzotzinco Codex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Through the ancient natives of Puebla, Mexico, teachers can use this lesson plan to help learners relate math and reasoning skills to primary sources discussed in social studies. Primary sources are available to figure out more about the...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mexico and Central America, 1900 a.d.present

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this is a timeline of the history of Mexico and Central America with descriptions, dates and relevant images.
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Other

Mex Online: The History of Cinco De Mayo

For Students 9th - 10th
Origins of this Mexican Holiday date back to the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This site explores the events that make this a special date in Mexican history.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Mexican Texas [Pdf} [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. For this lesson, students research Mexican history between the years 1810-1836 and complete a...
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Mex Connect

Mexico Connect: The Post Classic Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This article includes a summary of Toltec culture and civilization. There is also a link to a timeline of Mexican history.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual destination guide and country profile of Mexico, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Muralists

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's chronological list of muralists from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biographies and works.
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Other

People of Mexico Living Up to the Ideals of the Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the Mexican Revolution and the people that took part in it.
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Other

City College of San Francisco: The Diego Rivera Mural Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features the Pan American Unity Mural located at the City College of San Francisco. Also known as Marriage of the Artistic Expression of the North and the South, the mural was created to promote diversity and show human...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Cinco De Mayo: Everything You Need

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Find out more about Cinco de Mayo when you visit this resource. Content also includes activities, lessons, and resources.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Mexico Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the magical world of Mexico. Learn about the history and culture of this diverse country as well as tour the country through pictures.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: The Mexico Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour through the country of Mexico in this enchanting site. Students will learn about the culture and visit with the people as they explore the geography, history, and environment of Mexico. It includes maps, classroom activities,...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Mexico: History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete history (with several pictures) of Mexico, including its major wars.
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Francisco Pancho Villa

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa who helped Madero and his fight for social reform. You'll find links at the bottom to full text articles.

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