Monday, March 31, 2014

Mexico!!

Mexico has been home to many civilizations, both ancient and modern. It was home to the Olmec, the Zapotec, the Teotihuacan, and the Mayans. The Mayans built a high civilization in the Yucatan. Some of these civilizations constructed many palaces and temples throughout Mexico that are still around today. Many of these civilizations were destroyed by nomadic invaders. Mexico began as a conservative monarchy, which only lasted a year and a half. Mexico split into two camps, in which they never healed. Mexico was led by caudillos for most of the nineteenth century. Mexico went from becoming a monarchy, which didn't last long, to a republic. Mexico did have a revolution at one point which happened in 1910. Mexico is known for having a presidential system rather than a parliamentary system. However, presidents have one six-year term rather than a four-year term. Mexico is a three-party system, meaning there are three parties. Scholars claim Mexico is home to more Native Americans rather than spanish. There is many background research to back up these claims in the book, which are very convincing. It also says the Catholic Church has a very large influence on politics, because three- quarters of Mexicans are professed catholics. Politics and Crime have a very close relationship in Mexico, it is very bad in that country. This is mostly because of drug dealing and the drug wars constantly going on. In Mexico they also tend to quarrel more about jobs and unemployment rather than population size.

1 comment:

  1. I really do like how you focused on Mexico's past, and the many different Mexican cultures that make up Mexico. I also like that you pointed out that Catholicism affects their political understanding as well. This is very true, and I see it undoubtedly in my grandparents. Much of their understanding of politics needs to have some correlation with Catholicism. I also found that Mexico is like the United States, but in some cases can be a country rooted in prejudices. All in all, I am glad that I was able to connect with your blog and my heritage.

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