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Mex Connect: Mexico's Fiesta and Holiday Calendar
Great resource for all types of holidays throughout Mexico. A key conveniently marks them as you choose each month. Additional links give even more info.
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Mexico's Colonial Era Part Ii: Religion and Society in New Spain
This article examines religion in Mexico beginning with the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and some of the changes since then.
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Mexconnect: Pascua Easter Holy Week in Mexico
Easy-to-read, complete explanation of Easter and the Holy Week in Mexico. Colorful pictures.
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The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art
A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.
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Mexconnect: The Day of the Dead
This article describes Mexico's "Day of the Dead" holiday.
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Mex Connect: Mexico's Historical Figures: A Chronological Listing
List and description of Mexican historic figures, in chronological order. The biographies are informative and complete.
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Mexconnect: Mexico's Fiesta & Holiday Calendar: Year 2000
A month by month calendar of holidays and fiestas in Mexico, in both English and Spanish.
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Mexconnect: Francisco Pancho Villa
Biography on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa who helped Madero and his fight for social reform. You'll find links at the bottom to full text articles.
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Mex Connect: Glorious Innocent
This is an in-depth look at Francisco Madero, a revolutionary in Mexico fighting for social reform. You'll find out about his background, beliefs, accomplishments, and eventual downfall.
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Chihuahua City, Pancho Villa, and Parral De Hidalgo
Description of the city of Chihuahua, written especially for those considering a visit to the city.
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Mexconnect: The Ancient Maya: A Commercial Empire
This article discusses the implications of trade and commerce during the Mayan Period. The principles of resource allocation and specialization are discussed. (Published January 1, 2006)
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Mexconnect: Periods of Civilization in Mesoamerica 300 900 Ad
Details Teotihuacan, Cholula, and Monte Alban as the foremost Mayan centers. Be sure to see the timeline that places developments in Mesoamerica with developments in other parts of the world.
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Mex Connect: The History of Mexico
MexConnect provides links to many myths and legends of Mexico.
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Mex Connect: Lloyd Mexico Economic Report November 2002
A wide variety of short articles concerning current economic issues in Mexico.
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Mex Connect: History of Mexico: The Cristero Rebellion
This is an extensive article discussing the problems of church and state in the early 20th century Mexico. It talks about the constitution, Catholicism, government, and revolutions that occured over the issue.
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Mex Connect: A Nation in Flux Part 2
This is an article describing the political instability in early 20th Century Mexico. It focuses on the fall of social reformer Madero and the rise of military dictator Huerta. You'll find info on the clashes and upheaval this caused.
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Mex Connect: The Oiling of a Crisis
An editorial that looks at the effects of the oil trade on the Mexican economy.
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Mex Connect: Zapata and the Intellectuals
This is a background on the social reformer Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican revolutionary fighting for the peasants and land reform. Includes a brief history, information on his beliefs and his accomplishments.
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Mex Connect: The State of Oaxaca
Information about the state of Oaxaca, maps, history, pictures, places to stay and much more. This site includes some personal insights into the region.
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Mex connect.com: Map of Michoacan
MexConnect offers a map of Michoacan that shows the locations of the major cities located within.
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Mexconnect: The Maya Civilization and Cities: A Resource Page
The Maya series of articles consists of a map, Maya civilization timeline, cities, numerals and calendar, historical conflicts, and trade and commerce. Articles are written by Luis Dumois, a student of Mayan civilization. Galleries of...
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Mexico Connect: Pre Classic Period of the Olmecs
The Formative Period (1500 BCE-300 CE) of Mesoamerican culture is surveyed with an overview of the Olmec culture. Includes discussion of Olmec stone head sculpture, art, building, writing, and other achievements.
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Mex Connect: Upsurge and Massacre in Mexico, 1968
This three-part investigation into the 1968 student massacre in Mexico city prior to the Olympic Games gives insight into their protest movement, the events of the Sad Night, and the lasting effects of the violence 30 years after the...
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Mexconnect: Francisco I. Madero
This is a quick look at mexican revolutionary Francisco I. Madero. You'll find info on his background and coups he led against Diaz. You'll also find links to an extended article at the bottom.