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People of Mexico Living Up to the Ideals of the Revolution
This site provides in-depth information about the Mexican Revolution and the people that took part in it.
A&E Television
History.com: New Mexico
Take a detailed look at the state of New Mexico! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Mexico
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Mexico. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Mexico: The Sierra Norte
Information on Mexico and the Sierra Norte. Learn about Mexico's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Mexico: The Sierra Norte
Information on Mexico and the Sierra Norte. Learn about Mexico's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: New Mexico
Offers comprehensive information regarding New Mexico history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers
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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Inside Mexico: Don Miguel Hidalgo: Father of Mexico's Independence
The story of Miguel Hidalgo, a priest who helped Mexico gain its independence from Spain.
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Bp: Gulf of Mexico Restoration
BP's mission is "to stop the flow of oil, clean up the environmental damage, and help make sure that people are compensated for their losses." Find graphics and videos on stopping the leak, cleanup of beaches, response to wildlife and...
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Yahoo World Factbook: Mexico
Click on any of the tabs for details on people, government, economy, communication, transportation, military, as well as geographic statistics.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Mexico
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...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Mexico Introduction
Explore the magical world of Mexico. Learn about the history and culture of this diverse country as well as tour the country through pictures.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Mexico
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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Encyclopedia Britannica: Emiliano Zapata
This resource presents a biography of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. The biography is taken from the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and published as part of an online project entitled "Zapatista Rebels in Mexico and the Electronic...
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Oaxaca, Mexico People and Ethnic Groups
The state of Oaxaca has a very diverse population. Its 3.3 million people are made up of descendents from 15 different groups including the Zapotec, Mixtec, Chatino, Trique and Mixe peoples. This site provides a description of those 5...
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Indigenous Peoples' Lit.: Indigenous Nations of Mexico
A listing of the different indigenous groups of people in Mexico. Each group has its own page in which you can find information on their literature, songs, and culture. Additional links to other websites are provided.
University of Minnesota
U of Minnesota: Migration, Food, & Cultural Exchange: Mexico & the U. S.
The following sources include a poem and newspaper article that deal with contemporary issues of migration and foods. Its goal is to examine food as an assertion of ethnic identity and as a site of cultural exchange and contest between...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Richard Caton Woodville, War News From Mexico
Richard Caton Woodville's "War News From Mexico" is an example of an American genre painting. It depicts a group of people reacting to news about the Mexican-American War. View pictures of this painting and read the backstory in this essay.
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Facts About Mexico: Famous Mexican People
A short summary of some famous Mexicans, including Benito Juarez, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Pancho Villa, and Emiliano Zapata.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Mexico
Investigate Mexico's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Mexico: What Is a Skeleton?
Isabel celebrates the Day of the Dead in Mexico, for which many people dress up like skeletons. She wants to teach her brother Carlos about the skeleton and some different bones. This interactive module helps young learners understand...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: United States Mexico Borderlands
This is a great site that talks about changes in the U.S.-Mexico border. It also discusses the meaning of the border, the people that live there, and border regions. Click "next" at the bottom of the page for more information on the...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Texas Breaks Away Texas and Mexico
After being taken over by Mexico in 1821, Texas became very attractive to people wanting to settle. New policies, however, upset the Texans, which lead to rebellions and the Texas Revolution of 1836. Read about it all, and check out...
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Emiliano Zapata: Father of the Zapatista Movement
An account of the life of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, part of an online project entitled, "The Zapatista Rebels in Mexico and the Electronic Revolution."