Baja California‚ Mexico Baja California is one of the 31 states in Mexico. It is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico. But before becoming a state in 1953‚ the area was known as the North Territory of Baja California. It has an area of 70‚113 km2 (27‚071 sq mi)‚ or 3.57% of the land mass of Mexico and comprises the northern half of the Baja California peninsula. The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean‚ on the east by Sonora‚ the U.S. State of Arizona‚ and the Gulf
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age‚ but still need to improve. The revolution was during 1910 to 1920 because the regime of Diaz was overthrown and other leaders had different policy for the country. Much chaos happened but finally Carranza and other leaders led a golden age of Mexico. After that‚ the lack of freedom in the country eventually resulted in frequent military coups. Mexican from 1876-1910 was under the reign of Porfirio Diaz. As a dictator‚ Diaz focused
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from the impartiality and the continuous violence generated by the exchange of guns with the United States. President Obama had previously declared that “90% of the weapons seized in operations in Mexico could be traced back to the United States.” Opponents argue that only 17% of arms seized in Mexico could be actually traced back to the country and claim that the production of guns is beneficial to the American economy
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Webster argued that the war with Mexico and the admission of new states would be horrible. This was his own opinion‚ but many individuals during this time period felt the way that he did. Webster talks of what the president has his mind set on and how that mindset cannot be changed. This is viewed as a problem that Webster can not get over‚ he feels that the president should listen to the people and not be caught up in his own mindset. The mindset of the president was one that was given to him
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Globalization and its Effect on Mexico Mexico has the size and assets which could contribute to wealth and prosperity within their borders. The nation has the second longest border with the United States‚ significant oil resources‚ and the 11th largest population in the world. Mexico underwent all the necessary free market changes to help support globalization despite initial resistance‚ but they are yet to complete the interior microeconomic makeover they drastically need. Mexico has many things working
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Mexican Political Culture As once put by Mexican Nobel laureate Octavio Paz‚ Mexico is a land of “super-imposed pasts” (McCormick‚ p.326). It continues to be and is seen as a melding pot of its European and Native American ideas about society‚ law and government. Its history has had a major influence on the political culture of Mexico‚ seen through years of revolution‚ violence and corruption. Mexico is a considered a new democracy‚ but there is a tension still seen between democracy and authoritarianism
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Foods of Mexico: Salsa When I hear the word Mexico‚ images of mouthwatering enchiladas and quesadillas come to mind. And of course‚ salsa. Salsa may not seem very unique‚ but its history stretches back to the time that the Aztecs ruled Mexico (Dumois). The Aztecs used salsas and guacamoles to transform “something as tasteless as white chicken breast into a real delicacy‚ worthy enough to be served on the most sophisticated and elegant table” (Dumois). Salsa is made from ingredients that are already
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I live in Long Beach‚ California in a small community known as “El Dorado”. While there are many indicators of ongoing disparities‚ it is evident that race disparities are the primary concern within my community. El Dorado is considered an upper class community‚ with predominantly white residents. Sadly‚ original owners believe that non-white residents would bring down the value of their home and therefore do not welcome non-white residents into the community. When a non-white resident moves into
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Asian History in Mexico From attending the Mexican/Asian presentations last Tuesday I learned some new interesting facts about Asian/Mexican history. I found it interesting that there was a good deal of Japanese immigration over to Mexico. Before this presentation I never would have guessed that Japan and Mexico really had any history together. An interesting quote I noted from the second presenters slide was “I am 60% Mexican and 60% Japanese”. That being said‚ it is clear that a good number
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revolutions‚ civil wars‚ and political corruption‚ El Salvador now finds itself poised for strong economic growth. There are several key factors that have created this position for El Salvador. The election of President Carlos Mauricio Funes Cartagena in 2009 has shown significant promise in the improvement of Salvadoran society. Already‚ Funes’ policies have demonstrated significant drops in violent crimes‚ a major deterrent to foreign direct investment in El Salvador. Education and healthcare reform
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