My Immigration Story and Mexican Cultural Traditions by ANGEL SANCHEZ DE LA CRUZ

The Story of my Life

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-10 18:22:30 UTC

I was born in Northridge, California on July 9, 2010. I've also lived in Houston, Texas. I moved from Texas to California when I was eleven years old. I really liked living in Texas because there I had a lot more freedom and space to hang out with friends and have fun. I live with my mom and two siblings. I went to Napa Elementary School, and I currently attend Northridge Middle School. I also lived in Mexico for six months. I really enjoyed living in Mexico because most of my cousins live there.

My Family's Journey

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-11 18:49:33 UTC

My mom and dad immigrated from Mexico to California when he was 18 years old. Although they did not know how to speak English when they arrived, they learned English quickly. America is better because of the money better an better schools.

History of Mexico

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-11 18:54:24 UTC

Ancient Mexico can be said to have produced five major civilizations: the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan, Toltec, and Aztec. Unlike other indigenous Mexican societies, these civilizations (except the politically fragmented Maya) extended their political and cultural reach across Mexico and beyond

Mexico location

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-11 18:58:37 UTC

September 27, 1821

Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821, after a prolonged struggle marked by the Mexican War of Independence. The country faced numerous challenges in the 19th century, including regional conflicts, caudillo power struggles, the Mexican–American War, and foreign interventions like the French invasion.

Mexico flags

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Mexico currency

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-11 19:03:48 UTC

The peso was first introduced in 1863, replacing the old Spanish colonial real. The Mexican peso is subdivided into 100 centavos, represented by "¢". Mexican banknotes are issued by the Bank of Mexico in various denominations and feature vibrant colors and imagery representing Mexican culture and history.

Mexico popular foods

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-11 19:04:22 UTC

Mexican historian Jeffrey M. Pilcher's theory, which has some more evidence to support it, is that the dish started around the 18th century in Mexican silver mines. He suggests this because the sticks of dynamite used in the mining process were referred to as “tacos” and had a shape similar to the dish we eat today.

Mexico's Cultural Tradition

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-12 18:51:06 UTC

El día de Los Muertos is celebrated on November 1st and November 2nd, in which the spirits of the dead are believed to return home and spend time with their relatives on these two days.

Interesting Fact about Mexico

asanchez1549 — 2024-09-12 18:53:32 UTC

Something interesting about Mexico is known for its rich culture, ancient ruins, dazzling beaches, and incredible cuisine. Tour Mayan temple ruins by day and indulge in fantastic food while listening to the rhythms of live music by night. Lounge on tropical beaches and explore the vibrant corals and marine life of the underwater world