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1 Mexico: Post World War II Jill Popek and Chelsea Peak http://mexico.vg/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/mexico-map-of-mexico.gif

2 The Basics Population: 100+ million –60% Mestizo (European + Indian) –30% Amerindians (Indians in W. Hemisphere) –9% White –<1% other Spanish is official language –English is increasingly more evident

3 89% Roman Catholic Federal government –Three Branches (Executive, Legislative, Judicial) Legislature is similar to U.S. –Two major parties: Partido Revolucionario Nacional (PRI) Partido Accion Nacional (PAN) Economy driven by oil, cars, electronics, coffee, cotton, fresh food, and tourism Americanization of cultural life –“Bigger is better” philosophy –NFL, NBA, NCAA is broadcasted

4 Mexico in WWII Allies Provided 40% of raw materials to U.S. war industry –US aids their financial crisis June 1942: Mexico declares war on Axis Some Mexicans went to the U.S. to fight in their armed forces In return, U.S. helps the Mexican government remain neutral and not go the ways of Fascism and Communism

5 Member of 201 Escuadron Fought against Japan in Phillipines

6 NAFTA Between U.S., Canada, Mexico Mexico now has to openly compete with world’s most powerful economy, U.S. Mexico’s main concern is agriculture Reduced worth of Mexican peso Signed Jan. 1, 1994

7 The Zapatista Revolt January 1, 1994: Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) seizes power in three cities in Chiapas Called for social justice, a democratic government Wanted President Salinas to resign EZLN refused amnesty, is removed from power

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9 Video clip: Zapatista Revolution –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUpcuM9 5t5M&feature=fvwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUpcuM9 5t5M&feature=fvw What social class are the Zapatistas from? Are they for or against the government? What is their overall goal? –Why do they wear black masks?

10 Corruption of the PRI Most successful political party in the world Presidential successors were often picked by the current president During elections, ballots were stuffed and candidates assassinated Held power for 71 years Public suspicion

11 Election of Vicente Fox Quesada First to be elected from opposition party in 71 years Big change for Mexico

12 Felipe Calderon Mexico’s current President, 2006-2012

13 Steps Towards Democracy Mexican citizens do not trust their government/elections Lawmakers/officials can be reelected Presidential candidates must secure at least 50% of votes Independents may run for President

14 Current Social Problems Organized crime Drug-related violence Public security –Police not only guard major institutions, but also shops Poverty Unemployment Women still have a “lower” place in society

15 NAFTA’s Effect GDP of Mexico rises, but not as substantially as U.S. and Canada Increased trade between Mexico and U.S. –Lowering of prices for Mexicans by ½ High rate of unemployment Economy isn’t improving as expected Still cannot compete with U.S. agriculture “A disappointment”

16 Overview Part of Allies during WWII Mostly indigenous population PRI was main source of power NAFTA agreement leads to Zapatista revolt Two opposition candidates elected –Democratic reforms NAFTA still has lasting effect on current economy Current social issues include crime and women’s rights

17 Sources Lenchek, Shep. “Mexico- Forgotten WWII Ally.” MexConnect. 1 January 2001. 5 January 2010 http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/678-mexico-forgotten-world- war-ii-ally Minster, Christopher. “The Unsung Ally: Mexican Involvement in World War II.” About.com. 5 January 2010. http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thehistoryofmexico/a/09me xicoww2.htm Kirkwood, Burton. The History of Mexico. Connecticut: Greenwood Press, 2000. Greste, Peter. “End of Era for all-powerful party.” BBC. 2 July 2000. 9 January 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/815359.stm.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/815359.stm http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-mexico- reform16-2009dec16,0,2360570.storyhttp://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-mexico- reform16-2009dec16,0,2360570.story http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Mexico.html

18 Photo Credits Mexican citizens http://www.mssu.edu/international/ilrc/resources/mexico/images/people1.JP G http://www.mssu.edu/international/ilrc/resources/mexico/images/people1.JP G Miguel Aleman Valdez http://www.joseacontreras.net/mexico/images/historia/gobernantes/Miguel_ Aleman_Valdez_1900-1983.jpg http://www.joseacontreras.net/mexico/images/historia/gobernantes/Miguel_ Aleman_Valdez_1900-1983.jpg 201 Escuadron: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/scitech/impacto/graphic/aviation/graphic_ wwii201.html http://me1629.tripod.com/Pilotos_E201.jpg Signing of Nafta http://www.fina- nafi.org/contenu/partages/chronlogie/alena2.jpghttp://www.fina- nafi.org/contenu/partages/chronlogie/alena2.jpg Emiliano Zapata http://latinolikeme.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/zapata0.jpg http://latinolikeme.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/zapata0.jpg Sub-Comandante Marcos http://media.lavozdegalicia.es/default/2008/04/28/001212093925284622849 17/Foto/E24Y9153.jpg http://media.lavozdegalicia.es/default/2008/04/28/001212093925284622849 17/Foto/E24Y9153.jpg Che Guevara http://bellum.stanfordreview.org/wp- content/uploads/2009/02/che-guevara-lg.jpghttp://bellum.stanfordreview.org/wp- content/uploads/2009/02/che-guevara-lg.jpg Vicente Fox Quesada http://top- people.starmedia.com/tmp/swotti/cacheDMLJZW50ZSBMB3G=UGVVCGX LLVBLB3BSZQ==/imgvicente%20fox2.jpghttp://top- people.starmedia.com/tmp/swotti/cacheDMLJZW50ZSBMB3G=UGVVCGX LLVBLB3BSZQ==/imgvicente%20fox2.jpg http://images.salon.com/news/feature/2000/12/02/fox/story.jpg

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