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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Las Trampas Historic District

For Students 9th - 10th
Founded in 1751 by twelve Spanish families from Santa Fe; known for the church of San Jose de Gracia.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Watrous

For Students 9th - 10th
Mountain and Cimarron Cutoff routes of Santa Fe Trail joined here.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Folsom Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Archaeological site; type site for the Folsom tradition.
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Website
Mex Connect

Mexconnect: A New Generation Embraces Centuries Old Music of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on mariachi music, which originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Under Scott in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Edward Stratemeyer's Under Scott In Mexico has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Us Brings in New Passport Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of concern about terrorism and drug smuggling, the US tightened its travel regulations requiring a passport for people flying into the US from Canada and Mexico. 1/07
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Mac Neil Lehrer Productions: Vicente Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
MacNeil-Lehrer Productions provides an interview with the President of Mexico, Vicente Fox.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Vicente Fox Elected

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcripted story on the election of Vicente Fox. He was the first person who wasn't an Institutional Revolutionary Party member to be elected President of Mexico in seventy years.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Renaissance Explorers

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the motives behind the exploration of the "new world" during the Renaissance. Discusses the trading that took place between the "new world" and Europe and various riches offered in Mexico and Latin America.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Hernando Cortes 1485 1547

For Students 5th - 7th
Furnished is a brief summary of the life and explorations of Spanish explorer, Hernando Cortes. Take a look at the photos and maps of his journey of what today is called Mexico.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Vicente Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcripted interview with Vicente Fox from when he was a presidential candidate for Mexico.
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Article
FOX News

Fox News: Hurricane Rita Grazes Keys, Targets Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
As Hurricane Rita grazed the Florida Keys, now it is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. In response, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many areas fear destruction, are making plans, and are evacuating. Photos, video, and links to other...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico and Western North America, 1845

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Mexico in 1845, prior to the ceding of the northern territories to the United States in 1846. The map shows the territories of Oregon, Texas, and Central America under Mexican control, and the frontiers of the Missouri and...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico and Texas, 1845 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Mexico and Texas from the annexation of the Republic of Texas by the United States (1845) to the end of the Mexican-American War (1848). The map is color-coded to show the territory of Texas in 1845, the territory of dispute...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: War With Mexico, 1846 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico showing the principal campaigns and battle sites of the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.
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Curated OER

Etc: Territory Ceded by Mexico, 1845 1853

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the territory acquired from Mexico including the annexation of Texas in 1845, California, Utah Territory, and New Mexico Territory in 1848, and the Gadsden Purchase in 1853.
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Etc: Territory Acquired From Mexico, 1845 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the territory acquired from Mexico including the annexation of Texas in 1845 and California, Utah Territory, and New Mexico Territory in 1848.
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Curated OER

Route 66 Sidetrip / New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful photos taken at sites in Chaco Canyon. Clicking on the picture will enlarge it and give you some commentary about the picture.
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Route 66 Sidetrip / New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful photos taken at sites in Chaco Canyon. Clicking on the picture will enlarge it and give you some commentary about the picture.
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Curated OER

Route 66 Sidetrip / New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful photos taken at sites in Chaco Canyon. Clicking on the picture will enlarge it and give you some commentary about the picture.
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Curated OER

In New Mexico, a Land Management Experiment

For Students 9th - 10th
A national preserve that is not administered by federal land manager, but by a board of trustees? That is what Congress is trying to in in Valles Caldera National Preserve.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: The Mysterious Life of Caves

For Students 9th - 10th
Companion to a PBS program in the Nova series. There are wonderful photos of the Lechuguilla cave system in New Mexico, and some new information on how caves are formed.
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Curated OER

History Matters: Pedro Naranjo Relates the Pueblo Revolt, 1680

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the resistance in 1680 by the New Mexico Pueblo Indians who resisted the Spanish attempts to subjugate them. Find out about the leader, El Pope, who was able to lead the resistance for ten years.

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