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Period: 1200 BCE to 900 BCE
Olmec Civilization in San Lorenzo
First known society confirmed to settle in present day Vera Cruz. -
900 BCE
Olmec Civilization at San Lorenzo
The city still stands today. -
300 BCE
Villages and Farms Settle Along the South
There was an estimated 10,000 inhabitants. -
Period: 100 BCE to Jan 1, 700
Teotihuacan
The largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas, was constructed near present-day Mexico City. Population reached over 200,000. -
Period: 250 to Jan 1, 900
Mayan Empire
The Mayans, widely considered to be pre-Columbian America’s most brilliant civilization, had several modern contributions such as the calendar and agricultural advancements. -
Jan 1, 700
Teotihuacan Falls
The Teotihuacan empire falls. -
Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1521
Aztec Empire
They were the dominant force in Central America until Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes overthrew the Aztecs by force and captured Tenochtitlan in 1521, bringing an end to Mesoamerica’s last great native civilization. -
Period: Jan 1, 1521 to
Spain Conquers Aztec Empire
Over 24 million indigenous people killed with many more enslaved during this time period. This led to lots of tension between Spain and present day Mexico. -
Let the Revolution Begin!
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued a call to rebellion. It took eleven years, but Mexico gained independence from Spain. -
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Mexican-American War
A border skirmish along the Rio Grande started off the fighting and was followed by a series of U.S. victories. When the dust cleared, Mexico had lost about one-third of its territory, including nearly all of present-day California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. -
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was a civil war that was fought for ten years and ended dictatorship in Mexico. Over two million casualties occurred during this time -
NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement. Strengthened trade ties between Mexico, Canada, and The United States -
President Nieto Elected
President Enrique Pena Nieto was elected out of the industrial revolution party (PRI) this is the most popular political party.