Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Mexico
Mexican History from Ancient Mexico until the presidency of Carlos Salinas. Also includes extensive information about Mexican society, the economy, government and politics, and national security.
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Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
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Universum, Museo De La Ciencias
Learn about science as it is presented in the exhibits and programs of the science museum, Universum of Guadalajara, Mexico.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Carlos Fuentes
Biography on Mexican novelist, Carlos Fuentes, famous author, scholar and diplomat with great political stature, who produced a trove of essays, short stories and novels. Students can visit photos, interviews and read a profile of Mr....
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...
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Vive Guadalajara
Spanish content; this is an official government web-site guide to the Mexican city of Guadalajara. Find most any place related to services or tourism in the city with this guide.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Cinco De Mayo Teaching Theme
Are you looking for ways to enhance your lessons in teaching about Cinco de Mayo? Take advantage of the seemingless endless supply of resources provided by Teachnology.
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Zoologico Y Safari Guadalajara
Spanish content; this is the main page for both the Zoologico y Safari Park of Guadalajara, Mexico. Also available in English.
PBS
News Hour: Mexicans React to Immigration Crisis in u.s. (2006)
Fascinating look at the Mexican viewpoint of the immigration debate in the United States. Transcript, audio, and video of this July, 2006, report available.
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Ciudad Victoria
Official site of the city government of Ciudad Victoria, a city about 300,000 people located in the State of Tamaulipas. The site is most attractive if the computer you are using has "Flash" software installed.
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Gobierno Del Estado De Quintana Roo
Official site of the local government of the state of Quintana Roo. Very good details about the Mayas and their long-lasting impact on the area.
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The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
Official site for Minor League Baseball. Anything you ever wanted to know about the Minor League is right here.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Mexico
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Mexico. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Library of Congress
Loc: Mexico: Climate and Environment
This site has detailed information on the climate and environment of Mexico. It discusses environmental problems such as flooding, erosion, and soil destruction as well.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Mexico
Learn about core health indicators in Mexico in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information. Includes PDF files (which require Adobe Reader).
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New World Encyclopedia: Mexican War of Independence
Find out about the early nineteenth century armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish rule.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Caste and Politics in the Struggle for Mexican Independence
examines the social conditions in Mexico before and after independence from Spain and the impact of internal conflicts between people of different social castes.
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El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Octavio Paz Biographical
Read about the winner of the 1990 Nobel Prize in Literature, Octavio Paz. This Nobel E-Museum website includes a biography, poetry, Paz's Nobel lecture entitled "In Search of the Present," and many other resources.
Other
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History/college History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945
The study resource from Khan Academy provides a video lesson about the Zimmerman Telegram: Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.