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Chapter 6: Mexico

Section One: Physical Geography

Section Two: History and Culture

Section Three: Mexico Today

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Question: What are the major

physical features on Mexico?

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LandformsIsthmus of Tehuantepec

Baja CaliforniaMexican Plateau

Sierra Madre OccidentalSierra Madre Oriental

Yucatan PeninsulaValley of Mexico

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Isthmus of Tehuantepec

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Bodies of WaterRio Bravo

Gulf of MexicoCaribbean SeaPacific Ocean

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DesertSteppe

SavannaHumid tropical

ClimatesCougarsCoyotes

DeerAnteaters

JaguarsMonkeysParrots

Animals PlantsDesert scrubRain forest

Dry grasslands

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Question: What are the major

differences between pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial Mexico?

Section Two: Physical Geography

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History &

CultureOlmecs, Maya, and Aztecs

Slavery & Colonialism

Independence

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Olmec: The Olmec were the first major Pre-Columbian civilization in Mexico dating roughly from as early as 1500 BCE to about 400 BCE.

Mayans: Dating from 2000 BC-1524 AD the Mayans are noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas, as well as for its art, architecture, and mathematical and astronomical systems.

Aztec: Aztec civilization originated in the area of present day Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Colorado. The early Aztec economy consisted of a type of barter system as this was a pre-capitalist society.

Mexico: Pre-Colonial History & Culture

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Mexico : Slavery & Colonialism

The Spanish enslaved the Aztecsand established missions

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Mexico:Independence

On the 16th of September, 1810, the Mexican war for independence started as an idealistic peasants' rebellion against their colonial masters and ended in October of 1821.

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Question: How is Mexico’s government set up,

and what are the different componentsand challenges of its economy?

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Mexico’s government is based on a congressional system.

The president of Mexico is the head of state, government, and of a multi-party system.

The federal government represents the United Mexican States (UMS).

The UMS is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judicial,

The government is established by the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, published in 1917.

Mexico’s Government

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1. Agriculturea. Farmingb. Coffeec. Sugarcaned. Ranchinge. Livestockf. Cashcrops

Mexico’s Economy2. Industry

a. Oilb. Miningc. Manufacturing

3. TourismVisit Mayan and Aztec monuments

4. Economic Challengesa. Foreign debtb. Povertyc. High Unemploymentd. Inflation

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