Examines Mexico's history and its peoples from indigenous periods to the arrival of Europeans and Spanish colonization including the mission system and rancherìas of California, New Mexico, and Colorado. Focuses on the independence movement and Mexico's relationship with the United States during westward expansion. Examines the 20th century by focusing on the Mexican Revolution and the factors which have resulted in continuous northern migration.
Course Narrative In this course I was able to learn more about the history about Mexico and how things were run by the government back in the early years of Mexico. Even though I come from Mexican decent, I knew some of the Mexican history but not all of it. This course really helped me expand my understandings when it comes to what the Mexicans had to go through just to gain their independence. Another thing that I learned in this course was about the leaders that helped building up the country and who were the ones who made it go to the ruins as well.