https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85 en-us 2018-10-24 16:11:46 UTC 2023-03-03 20:12:56 UTC hello@padlet.com 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/296537397 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.]]> 2018-10-24 16:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/296537397 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/296550168 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.]]> 2018-10-24 16:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/296550168 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/296558399 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.]]> 2018-10-24 16:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/296558399 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297038593 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. ]]> 2018-10-25 16:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297038593 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297041424 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.]]> 2018-10-25 16:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297041424 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297044237 Napoleon occupies Mexico. War with Spain and France soon follows. This war leads to Mexico wanting independence later on.]]> 2018-10-25 16:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297044237 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297047340 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.]]> 2018-10-25 16:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297047340 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297049558 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.]]> 2018-10-25 16:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297049558 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297052274 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.]]> 2018-10-25 16:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297052274 1164661 https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297056912 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.]]> 2018-10-25 16:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/1164661/vbj38oktff85/wish/297056912