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The first relative that came to the US in my family was my grandmother. Since she was the first in her family, she did not speak English and still does not.

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The Monumento a la Independencia is a national monument dedicated to Mexico's struggle for independence from Spain. This monument is 150 feet tall and contains the remains of several heroes from the revolution. The monument is topped with a gilded angel symbolizing victory. The iconic national monument is located in Mexico City.

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In the United States, there are many things that the US has taken away from Mexicans. They started making Mexican food, used words from Mexico and even some of the art and literature from Mexico such as clay pottery and embroidered cotton garments.

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The currency used in Mexico is called a peso. In the United States one peso is worth 0.053 US Dollar.

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The most popular rite of passage in Mexico is the Quinceanera. It is when a girl turns 15. She has a large party where she is accepted into society.

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A national holiday in Mexico is called the Day of the Dead. It is believed by the people of Mexico that on the days of October 31 and November 1. All of the dead souls of the past come back to Earth. In America, this day is called Halloween. It is a day when kids dress up as different characters.

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Something New I Learned About My Country 

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Something New I Learned About My Country 

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A short phrase that is used in Mexico is; "Barriga llena, corazón contento." This means; "full stomach, happy heart."

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The push factor for my grandmother was the pay she was getting in Mexico at the time. The pull factor for her was now much she could be getting paid in America.

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My Country of Origin and Its National Flag 

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My Country of Origin and Its National Flag 

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One of my countries of origin is Mexico. I believe that I am 50% Mexican.

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Current Leader and Electoral System in Mexico 

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Current Leader and Electoral System in Mexico 

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The current leader of Mexico is Enrique Pena Nieto. He was elected President on December 1, 2012. Nieto is in his fifth year out of a six year term. Mexico recently changed a law that said a president could not serve two terms. For the most part, Mexico follows the presidential system very closely.