Mexico City

The strengths of the Inca civilizations were that the civilization was able to cultivate the land to sustain the citizens both economically and agriculturally. Document 1 depicts the variety of crops that the Mayans were able to spread as a result of their sea and land trade routes. As a result of ‘beast of burdens’ being indigenous to the area, the mayans were forced to carry goods by hand or boat. Second, the Incas developed their studies in astronomy as result of the creation of their ritual…

that the Spanish had on Aztec city/people. Under the leadership of Hernan Cortes in 1521, the Aztec Empire was destroyed. The Aztecs were a (very simple/from a time very long ago) people who practiced (series of actions always done the same way for religious or other reasons) that were cruel and shocking. Spanish rule put and end to those cruel traditions. Negative Effect: Destruction of the Empire After three months of fighting, Cortes defeated the capital city of the Aztec Empire,…

When many people hear Mariachi music they instantly think of Mexico or a Mexican party. But is that really the proper thing to think of? Where did Mariachi music actually come from and what is its purpose? This unique genre of music has many hidden facts that most people don’t even think of when they hear it. Mariachi music, with its fast paced rhythm and unique musical sound is often used festively in America. The form of Mariachi music we all think of today originated in the nineteenth…

Texas almost failed as a Spanish colony in 1821. In the summer of 1519 four Spanish ships set sail for the Eastern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. These men became the first white men ever to see Texas. At that time Spain was more interested in gold then colonization. They left Texas until 1690 when the French started showing interest in Texas. Spain decided to scare off the French by establishing Catholic missions in Texas. In 1821, Texas had few Spanish citizens and most of the missions had…

Frida Kahlo A woman of difference lies with a horrendous injury in her bed while she paints a soon to be iconic piece. Who is this woman who intimates even the most hyper-masculine man of the early 20th century? Kahlo’s fiery and rebellious spirit shows not only in her paintings but in the trailblazing role that she has on today’s society. Kahlo, while an iconic artist, was also a strong advocate for women, the disabled, and the LGBT community. A Frida Kahlo's art is more than just a set of…

conquest of the Aztec peoples. Militaristically speaking this was a significant event. Cortes defeated an army 300 times the size of his own and was able to take control of the Aztec capital. Yet, Hernan Cortes is not a celebrated hero in modern day Mexico. Do YOU think Cortes is a hero or villain? Keep in mind this is a complex question. You should not simply say he was a villain because he killed many Aztecs. Your answer needs to be more substantial. You will need to collect and weigh…

To gain control over other groups of people was the main goal of any empire, but for it to actually happen became a reality for The Aztec Empire. Established in 1428, The Aztec Empire found its home in Central America. A sign from the gods brought them to a location where they would later established a capital called Tenochtitlan. The Aztecs would build from there and form alliances with others in the region soon to become a great power in Central American area.Feared by most civilizations,…

The Spanish siege of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán is largely known today because of the written reports by of those who witnessed it. In 1521 the Spanish took over the capital city of Tenochtitlán, resulting in the ultimate demise of the Triple Alliance. Versions of this historical event tend to vary due to the array of perspectives involved. For instance, whereas Spanish solider Bernal Diaz wrote his personal account The conquest of New Spain, multiple Aztec informants, including Aztec…

The movie that I am going to analyze named Pan's Labyrinth (El laberinto del fauno), directed by a Mexican filmmaker Gulliermo del Toro, released in 2006 in Spanish with English subtitle. The movie combines two stories, one is about the journey of the main character Ofelia to come back to her underworld kingdom, the other is about her life and the aftermath of World World II. Ofelia's journey, based on the outline of Joseph Campell, is a hero's journey. Besides, the movie is directed primarily…

What group do you think is the oldest Mayan, Aztec, or Inca? The Mayan,aztec,and Inca is the oldest civilization in Mesoamerica. These civilizations have many similarities, but many differences between there empire and their lifestyle .I Have been studying these groups for 2 months and in this essay will talk about the Maya, Inca, and the Aztecs, and how they're similar and different. As I was studying the 3 different civilisations these last couple months I realized they all had numerous…