In the text “Like Mexicans”‚ the author uses a unique way to compare and contrast different cultures‚ and the ones that he should and should not marry into. In the first paragraph he starts off with a flashback from his past‚ and talking to his grandmother about who he should and should not marry. The author goes into great detail with his childhood memories of what his mother and grandmother told him what he should do‚ and then skips to his present. In paragraph six‚ he says “But the woman I married
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History of Mexican Cuisine The history of Mexican cuisine is just as interesting and colorful as the culture itself. While other countries cuisine can be dated back to centuries‚ it is the Mexican cuisine that has ancient roots. Mexican cuisine has been said to have origins in the Aztec and Mayan civilization. The Mayans were typically known for being gatherers and hunters. The Mayans thrived on agriculture and their most plentiful crops‚ included corn‚ beans‚ chilies and peppers‚ as well as
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“Like Mexicans” signifies that although there are a lot of different races‚ there are a lot of similarities in each one. These similarities could be in economy because there are people living in poverty and living lavishly everywhere. There is also education and lack thereof because there are those with little to no education to those that are very well-educated just like Mexicans. The essay had the structure of comparison/contrast but there is also description/reflection. The author described
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Living in California‚ we become exposed to the Mexican culture through friends‚ neighbors and business associates. Wether its Mexican food‚ festivals‚ dances‚ music‚ clothes‚ language etc. When it comes to Mexico as a country‚ besides its beautiful resorts‚ Mexico displays rich history‚ excellent cuisine‚ Spanish colonial attraction‚ indigenous wisdom‚ and hospitality. Mexico has hosted civilizations like Olmecs‚ Teotihuacans‚ Zapotecs‚ Toltecs‚ Mayas‚ and Aztecs. Olmecs being the oldest of the pre-colonial
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that the land was rightfully claimed by Mexico‚ our lack of acknowledgment towards the Mexican government‚ and the fact that Mexico was just protecting their borders. One of the reasons the United States was unjustified in going to war with Mexico was the fact that the land belonged to Mexico. Mexican territory‚ in 1830‚ was equivalent to that of the U.S. at the time. According to map 84 in the background essay‚ Mexico used to stretch from
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On the first night of Chanukah‚ my family and I sat down to our traditional holiday dinner. With the smell of warm food being prepared‚ everyone anticipated the meal to come. Hearing my aunt‚ mother and sister all scrambling in the kitchen‚ we knew our meal was almost ready. I helped bring out the brisket‚ noodle koogle‚ potato latkes‚ applesauce and other Jewish dishes. As everyone settled around the dinner table‚ there was one item that was completely consumed within the first three minutes. This
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at the Nueces River and that the disputed territory was theirs‚ but the United States believed that they bordered at the Rio Grande and that the disputed territory was theirs. In 1845‚ a group of troops were walking in the distributed area‚ when Mexican soldiers fired upon them‚ killing 16 of them. This was one of the reasons that the U.S went to war with Mexico in 1846. The United States was justified in going to war with
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Mexican Cuisine Mexican cuisine is a style of food that originates in Mexico. It is known for its varied flavors‚ colorful decoration‚ and variety of spices and ingredients‚ many of which are native to the country. What makes a meal distinctly Mexican‚ of course‚ are the lively seasonings. Not all Mexican recipes are fiery‚ though; while renowned for their heat‚ many subtle and intriguing spice combinations are also found in Mexican fare. The staples of Mexican cuisine are typically corn and beans
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My Mexican Traditions Growing up in a Mexican household meant food‚ all the time. When I think back as far as I can remember‚ there isn’t a moment I recall that my grandma was not steady stirring up something in the kitchen. Waking up at the crack of dawn to prepare breakfast was a breeze for her‚ and for a traditional Mexican household it is nothing out of the ordinary. Tortillas‚ the number one staple food in Mexico‚ were created daily‚ and usually the preparation for lunch or dinner continued
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The Mexican Cession of 1848‚ was part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which brought about the official end to the Mexican-American War. The treaty was signed on February 2‚ 1948‚ at Guadalupe Hidalgo‚ a city north of Mexico City where the Mexican government officials had fled with the advance of U.S. Forces‚ into the capital. With the defeat of its army‚ and the fall of Mexico city‚ in September 1847‚ the Mexican government surrendered and entered negotiations to end the war with the United
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