1. Mexico Since Independence

2.
Mexican Independence
Little change – rich landowner control

3. 1848 Mexico loses Northern territory to the U.S.A.
From California to Texas

4. Late 1800s
American lead economic growth, built railroads/mines

5. 1910 – 1920 Mexican Revolution
Gained Democracy, president – became a dictator, more gov. control

6. 1920 – 1950s
Land returned to peasants, ejidos – caused poverty – movement to cities

7. 1992 NAFTA signed – lowered trade barriers
American manufacturing to Mexico ---- New jobs = more modern/urban life