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| Why did Cortés need the help of some Native Americans to to defeat Montezuma? |
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Definition
| Montezuma´s empire consisted of 5 to 6 million people. Even with more sophisticated weapons, Cortés needed more people to fight on his side. |
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| How was Mexico´s War of Independence connected to events elsewhere in the world at that time? |
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Definition
| It occured at a time when political writers in the U.S. and Europe publicaly stated that people should be free to chose their own governments |
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| What concerns did Mexicans in the 1800s and 1900s have about land ownership? |
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Definition
| Mexicans wanted land to be distributed more equally among the people |
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| What was unique about Mexico´s presidential election in 2000? |
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Definition
| For the first time in more than 70 years, the new president was not a member of the PRI |
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Term
| Why has the ejido system become unsuccessful at ending poverty for many villagers? |
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Definition
| Under the ejido system, farmers did not own their land and could not use their land as security for a bank loan to buy machinery or other supplies |
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Term
| What is the role of oil in Mexico´s economy? |
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Definition
| Oil is Mexico´s most important resource and its biggest export |
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| What are some of the problems caused by Mexico City´s rapid growth? |
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Definition
| The rapid growth of Mexico city has caused problems such as traffic, air pollution, and poverty |
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Term
| What event do Mexicans celebrate every September 16? |
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Definition
| On Sept. 16, Mexicans celebrate Independence Day |
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