Costa Rica Information Center
Historical Dates: Batalla De Ochomogo
This article is about the Battle of Ochomogo (1823), in which the Costa Ricans defended against the Emperor of Mexico to remain an independent nation. English available from the homepage.
Curated OER
Miguel Hidalgo
A short history of the struggle for Mexican independence from Spain, with special emphasis given to the efforts of Miguel Hidalgo Costilla, who became known as the "father of the Mexican Revolution".
Arizona State University
Asu: Chicana and Chicano Space
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Moctezuma Ii
Under Moctezuma, the Aztec empire was strong and expanded its borders. However, when the Spanish arrived, their superior power and weapons enabled them to conquer the Aztecs. Read about Moctezuma's life, his interactions with the Spanish...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: International Matter: Britain Makes Its Move
Why didn't Mexico recognize Texas independence? What was Mexico's proposal for Texas president Sam Houston in 1843? Read about this period in Texas history and check out primary texts that will help you explore this stage in Texas'...
Curated OER
Map Showing Veracruz, Site of the French Invasion
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.
Curated OER
(Maps Of) the Mexican Revolution: 1910 1920
Five maps of the Mexican Revolution, with battle sites and areas of power.
Curated OER
(Maps Of) the Mexican Revolution: 1910 1920
Five maps of the Mexican Revolution, with battle sites and areas of power.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: David Gouverneur Burnet 1788 1870
An interesting profile of David G. Burnet, who fought for Texas independence from Mexico and served many political offices in Texas. Links to additional information on Texas history.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Austin's Colony
A look into Austin's Colony, the first and largest Anglo-American settlement in Mexican Texas which was established by Stephen F. Austin in 1821.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Santa Anna Strikes Back
Texas was "teetering on the edge of total disintegration" when Sam Houston returned to the presidency. The population was down, money was down, and Texas was defenseless against "a resurgent Mexico." Read more about this period in Texas'...
Migration Policy Institute
Migration Policy Institute: Country Profiles
A catalogue of the migration experience that looks at the diverse flows of immigrants around the world. Visitors can click on the profiles of individual countries to access brief summaries of vital data, immigration policies, history,...
Museum of the City of San Francisco
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: The Mexican American War
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco displays the history of the Mexican-American War, including an explanation of border changes in the California and Mexico areas. It also discusses the idea of Manifest Destiny.
Arizona State University
Chicana and Chicano Space: Inquiry
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
BBC
Bbc News: End of Era for All Powerful Party
A BBC News article concerning the recent fall of the 71-year reign of the PRI in Mexican politics. Highlights the victory of Vicente Fox, the call for reform, and an increase in democratization.
Read Works
Read Works: Meet the Ologist Chuck Spencer
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks reading from the American Museum of Natural Anthropology's website called OLogy provides an interview with the archaeologist named Chuck Spencer. A paired passage entitled "Up Close with...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mexican Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Gulf Coast Area
The map here shows the Gulf Coast area of Mexico and the locations of modern and ancient cities and towns, including Olmec sites.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
La Ciencia Para Todos: Astronomia
In this site you will find several Astronomy topics such as: the expansion of the Universe, history of Astronomy in Mexico, quasars in the confine of the Universe and telescopes and stars.Read phonetically
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Society
Students can study the society of the Aztec Empire including their social structure and classes on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Daily Life
Study the daily life of people during the Aztec Empire including food, clothing, housing, and education on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Art
Kids learn about arts and crafts during the Aztec Empire including poetry, music, sculpture, pottery, and feather-work on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Sites contain a glossary and terms which includes important words to know for the Aztec Empire.