Section 2: History & Culture (Colonial Mexico & Independence) page 174 Chapter 7: Mexico Section 2: History & Culture (Colonial Mexico & Independence) page 174
The Big Idea Native American cultures and Spanish colonization shaped Mexican history and culture
Main Ideas Mexico’s period as a Spanish colony and its struggles since independence have shaped its culture.
EQ What factors have shaped Mexico’s culture? 7.1.spi.1. recognize cultural definitions (i.e., language, religion, customs, political system, economic system).
Colonial Mexico & Independence In 1519, Hernan Cortes arrived in Mexico w/ a/b 600 men Made allies of Aztec’s enemies Brought guns, germs, steel, & horses By 1521Cortes claimed Mexico for Spain
Colonial Mexico & Independence Conquistadors: Conquerors
Colonial Mexico & Independence Colonial Times After Spanish conquest, many Spanish & American Indians intermarried. Mestizos: people of mixed Spanish & American Indian cultures. Created new Mexican identity
Colonial Mexico & Independence Colonial Times Also mixed between Africans & Europeans and Africans and American Indians.
Colonial Mexico & Independence Colonial Times Catholic Church also a big influence on colonial Mexico. Missions: Church outposts.
Colonial Mexico & Independence Colonial Times Spanish wanted to find gold and silver in Mex. Most of the hard work (mining) was done by Amerinds and enslaved Africans.
Colonial Mexico & Independence Colonial Times Agriculture also important part of economy Spanish king granted haciendas (huge expanses of farm or ranch land) to buddies.
Colonial Mexico & Independence Spain ruled Mexico for almost 300 years Revolt against Sp. led by Catholic priest named Miguel Hidalgo. 1810 – gave famous speech Killed in 1811
Colonial Mexico & Independence Fighting continued until Mex. won its independence in 1821.
Colonial Mexico & Independence Later Struggles Mexican-American War: 15 yrs. after Mex. won independence, a large chunk broke off (now Texas) Mid-1800’s: French invasion. Benito Juarez helped repel.
Colonial Mexico & Independence Later Struggles Due to privileges & foreign involvement in Mexico, The Mexican Revolution broke out in 1910. Fighting lasted 10 years. Major result: land reform