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Curated OER

Etc: The West Indies and Mexico, 1898 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1907 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies (Greater Antilles to Puerto Rico) between the Spanish-American War in 1898 and the Third Pan-American Conference in 1906. The map shows the political boundaries in 1906,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, West Indies, 1888

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1888 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, reefs, and islands of the region.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, West Indies, 1882

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1882 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. The map is color-coded to show the...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1883

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1883 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, reefs, and islands of the region.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1901 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries and Mexican States at the time, capitals and major cities, railways, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. Inset...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies showing the political boundaries at the time, capitals and major cities, mountain systems, coastal features, and islands of the region. An inset map shows the entire North...
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Curated OER

New Mexico State Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers comprehensive information regarding New Mexico history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Website
Other

Central America Travel Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented are photos taken during a personal trip to the Central American countries of Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico. Click on the shaded part of the map to view images.
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Website
Other

Know & Enjoy Mexico: Mexicali

For Students 9th - 10th
Very short description of the capital of the state of Baja California.
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Website
Mex Connect

People and History of Mexico: The Post Classic Period (900 1521 Ad): The Aztecs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the settlement of the Aztec in Tenochtitlan, which soon became the capital city of their empire, their notable religious observations and customs, and the news of the landing of the bearded white men bearing crosses.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Conquistadors

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge website that provides a virtual field trip exploring the Spanish adventurers who quested for gold and land in the New World. The site has information on Pizarro, Orellana, Cabeza de Vaca, Cortes as well as extensive information...
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Other

Cancun Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs of Cancun, Mexico.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Hernan Cortes

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives the text of Cortes' second letter to King Charles V, describing the Aztec capital city, Tenochtitlan, and the people who lived there.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Rio Grande

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the infamous Rio Grande Rivers. This article includes information regarding its history and various facts and figures about it including its agriculture, major cities, dams and other issues.
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Other

Villanova University: Ancient Maya Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
View photographs of pre-Columbian Maya architecture in the regions from central Mexico to Honduras and Nicaragua.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Maya, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The Maya civilization (300-900 C.E.) was one of the most sophisticated in the pre-Columbian Americas. It extended from southeastern Mexico across modern-day Guatemala, Belize and the western parts of Honduras and El Salvador. The Maya...
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Website
CNN

Cnn: World

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...
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Website
Other

Morelia Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
General information as well hotels, restaurants, tours and businesses in this colonial city
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Handout
Other

Tulane University: Winfield Scott

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography briefly covers the 50-year span of Winfield Scott's military career.
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Curated OER

Etc: Route of the Us Army in Mexican American War, 1846 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area between Mexico City and Vera Cruz showing the route of General Scott during his campaign in the Mexican-American War (1847). The map shows the battle sites, including the siege of Fort San Juan de Ulloa and Vera Cruz,...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Face of Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the frustrating course of the Mexican War. Read about California's revolt from Mexico, Gen. Scott's capture of Mexico City, and Mexico's refusal to surrender.
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Handout
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Francisco Vasquez De Coronado

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (1510-1554), a Spanish explorer. In 1535, Coronado sailed to Mexico with Antonio de Mendoza, the viceroy of Mexico. Coronado became governor of New Galicia province, northwest of Mexico City...
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Other

Aztec Centers in the Region of Lake Texcoco

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Lake Texcoco, showing the Aztec centers in the region at the time of the Spanish conquistadors. The entry route of Cortes into the city of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, is designated along with causeways into the city. A few...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Lee Evans

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Lee Evans, an American runner who won two gold medals at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. His victory in the 400-metre event there set a world record that lasted for two decades.

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