Mexico's History. (LAKERS WON!!!!)?

history of mexico, country located in southern portion of north america, @ once record of great cultural achievement , catalogue of violent military , political struggle. first populated more 20,000 years ago, country produced complex indigenous civilizations before being conquered spanish in 16th century. since spanish conquest, mexico has struggled fuse long-established native cultures european civilization. perhaps nothing better represents hybrid background mexico's languages: country both populous spanish-speaking country in world , home largest number of native american language speakers on continent.

many thousands of years after arrival of first amerindians, mexico land of hunter-gatherers. around 9,000 years ago, amerindians domesticated corn, initiating agricultural revolution lead rise of large cities , formation of sophisticated civilizations (the olmecs, maya, , aztecs) developed writing systems; created elaborate , immense (the pyramid of sun @ teotihuacan) architectural structures; pursued astronomical studies—in process developing mathematics equal of created before modern times; , established large armies conducted difficult military campaigns.

in 1519, first spaniards arrived , absorbed native peoples spain's vast colonial empire. 3 centuries, mexico colony, during time indigenous population fell more half. after protracted struggle, formal independence spain recognized in 1821. in 1846, mexican american war broke out, ending 2 years later mexico ceding half of territory united states. later in 19th century, france invaded mexico (1861) , ruled until 1867. mexican revolution (1910–1929) resulted in death of 10 percent of nation's population, brought end system of large landholdings had originated spanish conquest.

since revolution, mexico has continued struggle reconcile rooted indigenous heritage european culture , requirements of global economic system. beginning in 1990s, one-party political system established during mexican revolution has given way nascent democracy.

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