MexConnect provides links to many myths and legends of Mexico.

Read the history of the Mexican Constitution of 1917, where Mexican President Venustiano Carranza put into effect the Constitution that is still in force today in Mexico.

This is an extensive article discussing the problems of church and state in the early 20th century Mexico. It talks about the constitution, Catholicism, government, and revolutions that occured over the issue.

This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.

A detailed history of the Republic of Texas, starting with its initial birth in 1836 when its Constitution was written, and the end of Texas's conflict with Mexico. The article discusses the many issues faced by the new Republic, the...

Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes invaded the Aztec empire in the 16th century. This conquest led to the colonization of Mexico. The Newberry Library provides an in depth look into this period of Mexican history through photos,...

"The Valley of Mexico from the Hillside of Santa Isabel" by Velasco represents an important period in the development of Mexico's national identity and an important chapter in the history of Mexican art. Velasco's landscapes became...

A description of the "Batalla de Puebla" on May 5, 1862 as the Mexicans defeated the French army, and the importance of that event today.

This site summarizes the history of women's suffrage throughout various countries and continents, including: United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Africa, etc. It also briefly includes the...

A brief history of the Mexican Revolution of 1910.

This article provides general facts about the Gulf of Mexico. Sections included are location and size, depth, origins and geologic history, geology, circulation and currents and resources.

This homepage provides links to many different eras of Mexican history.

List and description of Mexican historic figures, in chronological order. The biographies are informative and complete.

Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.

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,...

A collection of articles on offshore oil. Some of the topics covered include the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, oil exploration and oil reserves, oil drilling, and the history of oil and gas.

A teacher guide designed to support a visit to the Bullock Museum, but can be used on its own using available resources. Includes information, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets. The module looks at Texas in the 1820s and...

Covers a wide variety of cultures and traditions of Mexico, including food, recipes, art, music, history, festivals and holidays. Some of the material is in both English and Spanish.

Read a commentary of how Texas' slave history involves Spain, Mexico and the United States. Depending on who was in charge, there was always a mix of pro-slavery and anti-slavery activists in Texas, leading to a contentious struggle for...

Article in which the author takes us through the history of Texas from the time Americans arrived and settled in the area to annexation, and finally, war with Mexico over the territory. With photographs and links to related resources.

Read Secretary of State Robert Lansing's letter to President Woodrow Wilson urging the President to avoid the term "intervention" to characterize the U.S. 1916 invasion of Mexico to capture the revolutionary Pancho Villa.

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...

Learn about the Ancient Mexican history of art and the influences that their daily lives and culture had on the art. View many pieces from the Collection of the National Museum of the American Indian.

An online exhibit of a vast array of documents, artifacts, and maps detailing cultures in the Americas including the indigenous groups as well as Europeans after contact. From the Library of Congress.