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.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The De Leon Colony: Empresario Don Martin De Leon
Read in-depth biography about Martin de Leon, a rancher and wealthy Mexican empresario descended from Spanish aristocracy. This account describes his importance to early Texas settlement.
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The De Leon Colony
Introduce yourself to the De Leon's Colony, the only predominantly Mexican colony in Texas in the United States established by Martin De Leon in 1824. De Leon was one of the several impresarios in Texas who was granted colonization...
Texas A&M University
Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The Constitution of the Mexican United States
A reprinting of the Constitution of the Mexican United States written in 1824 following the overthrow of the Mexican Empire of Agustin de Iturbide in the Mexican War of Independence.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Mexico
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Mexico, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Vicente Fox
A transcripted interview with Vicente Fox from when he was a presidential candidate for Mexico.
Other
Mostly fiction.com: Laura Esquivel
A review of "The Law of Love" from MostlyFiction.com and a short biography of the author, Laura Esquivel.
Other
History of the World the Aztecs
A history of the Aztec civilization, beginning with their travel to the valley of Mexico and ending with the conquest of the Spanish over them. Includes information about agriculture, travel, communication, war, religion, and human...
Other
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.
Other
Baja Travel Guide: La Paz
Description of La Paz. Since La Paz is a tourist destination, this site is written with the potential tourist in mind.
Other
Chiapas
Description of the state of Chiapas, including climate, tourist destinations, natural resources, and inhabitants.
Other
Honorable Ayuntamiento De Pachuca
Official page of the town hall of Pachuca, capital of the state of Hidalgo.
Other
Oaxaca's Tourist Guide
Offers fairly detailed information on the history of the state, natural and cultural attractions, indigenous peoples, and tourist services.
Other
Oaxaca's Tourist Guide: Bienvenidos a Oaxaca
Offers fairly detailed information on the history of the state, natural and cultural attractions, indigenous peoples, and tourist services.
Other
Morelia Directory
General information as well hotels, restaurants, tours and businesses in this colonial city
Other
Peasant Social Worlds: The Other Way Out: Us Migration
This is an article on current migration trends from Mexico to the US. The article discusses the impact of legislation and economic crisis on migration.
Other
Somos Primos: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
The Society maintains an extensive library of "mini articles" on Hispanic heritage and history and how to make use of them in the classroom. Other pages cover Hispanic Heritage Month, Dia del Maestro, and information on doing...
Other
Austin Community College District: Convention, Washington on Brazos
A detailed description of the Convention of 1836, a meeting of elected delegates in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas shortly after the Texas Revolution began.
Other
Hillcrest High School: Us History: Expansion in Texas [Pdf]
This chapter covers a time in Texas history during the mid-nineteenth century when Mexico offered land grants to American settlers, but conflict developed over religion and other cultural differences.
Other
Virginia Center for Digital History: Texas Slavery Project
The Texas Slavery Project takes a deep look at the expansion of slavery in the borderlands between the United States and Mexico in the years between 1837 and 1845.
Other
The Historical Text Archive: Benito Juarez
An 1857 account written by the famous Mexican revolutionary leader, who overthrew the French puppet emperor Maximilian, about his early life.
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Christmas in Mexico
"Christmas in Mexico" will help increase the self-esteem of your Hispanic ELL students. This lesson will help develop an appreciation of Mexican culture in your class.