Emiliano Zapata

During the revolution, Zapata powerfully stated, “I’d rather die on my feet, than live on my knees” (Stransky 281). Zapata believed that a controlled life, a life where someone is controlled by another, is not worth living. Consequently, Zapata would rather risk dying for the chance of living a free life instead of enduring a life where he is under the control of another. The Mayor’s…

The most popular dancers in Morelos, Mexico are Los Chinelos. Their movements and costumes have captivated their audiences for many years. The live brass band that usually follows them during their performance, like the chinelos, is also a staple of Mexican pride and culture. The image and dance of Los Chinelos has spread to other states in Morelos and has even crossed the borders of Mexico into the United States. Los Chinelos have come to represent the national and regional identity of the…

Legends say he is a ghost roaming around the world and the seven seas. Selling his way to fortune he sold candy, oranges, soft drinks. Very close with his mother a very hard worker… she worked a lot. They grew corn and beans. From a poor humble family he became responsible to the age of 15 he grew up in a ranch called, La Tuna he turned the coin around and went to the drugs he grew poppy and marijuana he began to grow it, to harvest and to sell it. At the age of 18 to Culiacan, then after to…

In 1808, Spain is taken over by Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon disposed of the existing monarchy and installed his brother, Joseph, as head of state. The resulting war against France and Britain lasted nearly to the Mexican Revolution as Napoleon’s government falls into disarray and the revolutionaries began to gain momentum. Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a middle aged priest living in the parish of Dolores. Hidalgo was a Crillo by birth, and had a pro-Indian sentiment. He organized his…

In the stories “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes and “Street of the Canon” by Josephina Niggli, both men are after their loves and have to flee from trouble. Both girls in the stories are daughters of important men. Noyes grew up in England. “The Highwayman” is taken place in England. Niggli grew up in Mexico and “Street of the Canon” is taken place in Mexico. Both stories’ authors are from the place they had their stories take place in. Since the “Street of the Canon” and “The Highwayman” are…

Child Of The Dark Carolina Maria De Jesus was an Afro-Brazilian woman who lived in a Sao Paulo shanty town, or Favela. During her time in the favela, she kept a dairy of her life experiences which was subsequently published in later years. Carolina De Jesus only had two years of schooling after which she dropped out. She was the mother of three illegitimate children, each born of a different father. Her diary tells the story of her life in São Paulo. This work stands as a vivid social document…

Jose Luis Gomez Espinal Dr. B Salwen American Music 117-002 11/01/2017 Evolution of Corridos Corrido’s have been in Latinos culture for many generations and heard worldwide. Corrido’s can be heard at parties, clubs, cantinas, restaurants, concerts, and many more places. It’s a beautiful piece of music that could be funny, sad, romantic, about a person, or a place. Where do corrido’s originated from? What is a corrido’s and how did end up with American culture? Mi Carro Ford is a corrido that…

Revolutions are often thought to bring about radical changes that result in the upheaval of the previous social order and replace it with a new, bold political, economic, and social apparatus prepared to move that society towards progress. However, does revolution truly mean progress? How does one define progress? How does one assess the success or failure of a revolution? The Mexican Revolution of 1910 and the Cuban Revolution demonstrate how intricate and fluid the tentacles of revolution move…

Revolutions Unit Final Exam Essay Question 1: To what extent where the Mexican, French and Haitian revolutions successful and enlightened revolutions? The Mexican, French and Haitian revolutions were each very different from one another. Each was started for reasons specific to the history of that country as well as the political, social and economic situations at those times. In order to answer the question it is important to take into account these histories and establish the specific…

with the times and tell stories as they happen, following along in the path of history. Earlier on during the Mexican revolution corridos were used to tell stories of epic battles and described men of honor and courage. Historical figures like Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa are portrayed as heroic revolutionaries who fought for the rights of the lower classes. Corridos are a huge part of Mexican and Chicano culture as they are like a history book for their lives and the lives of their loved…