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Mexico begins rebuilding. Lázaro Cárdenas is elected president and becomes a big influence over Mexico and makes it a major factor in the oil industry.

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The Mexican Revolution begins after Francisco Madero is opposed to Diaz's rule. Madero promises democracy and declares war on Diaz. 1911 Madero is put into office but is later killed in 1913.

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After many revolts in Mexico, Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, Porfirio Díaz is able to take control of Mexico. He rules as its dictator until 1911. This period led to many economical advancements in Mexico.

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After Mexico declares its independence, they have disputes with the United States over Texas. The U.S. soon declares war on Mexico. In 1848 they have a peace treaty and Mexico loses half of its land.

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Napoleon occupies Mexico. War with Spain and France soon follows. This war leads to Mexico wanting independence later on.

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Bloody conflicts arise between the Spanish and Aztecs. The Aztec are later defeated by the Spanish. He razes the capital and builds Mexico city over its ruins.

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Cortez sets sail for Cuba. Upon arrival, the Spaniards take the town of Tobasco. Cortez then founds the city of Veracruz. Later Cortez meets the emperor of the Aztecs.

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Francisco Hernández de Córdoba is the first European to arrive in Mexican territory. He and his 100 men clash with the locals and 50 of his men are killed. He returns to the Spanish governor to send a larger force to Mexico, Hernán Cortés commands this group.

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The Aztecs arrive in Mexico's central valley. Found the settlement of Tenochtitlán on the marshy lands near Lake Texcoco. By the 15th century, the Aztecs had their first emperor. They soon formed a 3 way allegiance with city states and claimed joint control of the region.

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The first major civilization of Mesoamerica, known as the Olmecs. Start of cultivation of crops and fine arts, such as pottery. Established large cities such as San Lorenzo around 1200-900 B.C. and La Venta about the time of 900-400 B.C.