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Ppsa Consulting Online Magazine: New Mexico Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
View a brief timeline of New Mexico's history dating from 25000 BC to present at this site from the PPSA Consulting Online Magazine.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Mexico History and Timeline Overview

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Mexico including the Aztecs, Mayan, Spanish explorers, Cortes, the Mexican Revolution, and independence from Spain on this website.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Mexico. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Traditions of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
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Geographic

Mexico Government Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information concerning Mexico's government, including constitutional history, the three branches of the government, the party system, the electoral process, and more.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: u.s. History: Independence for Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
From a chapter on America's expansion westward in a history textbook. This section looks at Texas's struggle for independence from Mexico, and the relations between Mexico and Texas prior to and after independence. Includes review...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The History of the Mexican Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the history of the Mexican Constitution of 1917, where Mexican President Venustiano Carranza put into effect the Constitution that is still in force today in Mexico.
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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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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Enduring Mystery of the Anasazi

For Students 9th - 10th
Time-worn pueblos and dramatic cliff towns, set amid the stark, rugged mesas and canyons of Colorado and New Mexico, mark the settlements of some of the earliest inhabitants of North America, the Anasazi (a Navajo word meaning "ancient...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fichte to the German Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
A good, albeit brief, selection from Fichte's work, with an equally good and equally brief introduction. The emphasis here is on Fichte's thought as it pertains to history.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Mexican War and After

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Army's Center of Military History offers a detailed account of the Mexican War and its important battles as well as a description of what occurred after the war.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Mexico O Logy Card

For Students 9th - 10th
Flip over this interactive OLogy card to find fast facts, questions and answers, and similar bite-size pieces of information about Mexico.
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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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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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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Mexico

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Mexico's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its North American location and a video about the spectacular Copper Canyon in...
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Inside Mexico: Culture and Traditions

For Students 4th - 8th
Covers a wide variety of cultures and traditions of Mexico, including food, recipes, art, music, history, festivals and holidays. Some of the material is in both English and Spanish.
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PBS

Pbs: The u.s. Mexico Border a History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has complete information about the U.S.-Mexico border. It has an interactive timeline of important border events and a morphing map that shows changes in the border.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Mexico: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Mexico in North America.
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A&E Television

History.com: Coahuila

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Coahuila, one of Mexico's major steel producers, and also the region that straddles the Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains. Find out about the history, learn some important facts, and understand famous landmarks of the region.
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Aha: Teaching the History of Race in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article which examines the issue of race in Latin American societies and how teachers can approach the issue in their history classes. Good historic background is provided.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Mexico

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate Mexico's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
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Sjc:the Spanish Re Conquest of New Mexico and the Pueblo Revolt of 1696

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the description of the Spanish re-conquest of its holdings in New Mexico following the Revolt of 1680 in which the Pueblo Indians force the Spanish out of their territory.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: History of Mexico: The Cristero Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extensive article discussing the problems of church and state in the early 20th century Mexico. It talks about the constitution, Catholicism, government, and revolutions that occured over the issue.