will cover the very basics of Mexico's history, culture: flag, parties, and

food; people, government, military, transnational issues, communications,

transportation, and geography. Mexico is very large with many different

There is a lot of history on Mexico. I believe there is six key

historical events. The pre-Hispanic era was from 1200 B.C. through 1521

A.D., and five major native civilizations influenced Mexico's history, but at

different times. Mexico's first established culture was the Olmecs. They

developed in the coastal states of Veracruz and Tabasco. They also created

an extremely advanced calendar that included the concept of zero. Olmecs

are believed to be around from 1200 B.C. until 200 B.C. The Mayans first

appeared in 1200 B.C. They're known for their excellence in mathematics

and astrology. By 1400 A.D. the Mayans nearly disappeared leaving

behind a ceremonial center and great ancient cities. The third great group

was the Zapotec/Mixtec. The Zapotecs first appeared in the valley of

Oaxaca around 900 B.C. They were great city builders, created wonderf

environmental issue is heavily polluted water sources. Mexico has many

Constitucion), Valentine's Day (Dia de la Amor y la Amistad), Flag Day

Mexico has a similar government to the United States.

Day (Navidad), and The Holy Innocents Day (Dia de los Santos Inocentes).

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