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| This map of México shows the extent of it´s territory in 1821. It was known as Nueva España. |
This map used in the course contains some of the cities and towns spoken about
in the class.
Note the spelling for Texas here is Téjas. The
use of the "j" was a Spanish colonial usage.
México made certain
changes to disassociate itself from "La Madre Patria" or Spain. México was even
spelled Méjico. Similarly, in the United States to emphasize it's independence from England horse
races are done in a counterclockwise direction as opposed to the British clockwise.
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| Aztec Warrior |
When the conquistadores appeared, the local tribes saw an opportunity to avenge themselves on the Aztecs in their capital city of Tenochtitlán.
Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards, thousands of native
inhabitants living around the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán had been forced by the powerful Aztecs to become their
vassals. The
Aztecs enslaved and abused their neighbors, freely taking victims for human sacrifices, except for the Tarascos of Michoacán
and the Tlaxcalans, who successfully repulsed the Aztecs from their territory.Click the on the pictures for more information
CONVERSATION AT THE AIRPORT
A is the customs agent (la aduana).
T is the tourist (el turista).
A ¿Cuál es su nacionalidad?
What's your nationality?
T Soy americano.
I'm American.
A Su pasaporte, por favor.
Your passport, please.
T Claro, aquí tiene.
Sure, here you go.
A ¿A dónde va?
Where are you going?
T Voy al D.F., por un mes.
I'm going to México City, for a
month.
A Bienvenido a México, pase usted.
Welcome to México, go ahead.
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