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History of Mexico
Written by Anthony Harrup.
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1200BC - 1500 AD: Early civilizations - Olmecs, Mayas, Aztecs...
South of Veracruz, on Mexico's gulf coast, are the traces of some of the earliest civilizations of Mesoamerica, around 1,200 years BC
1517 - 1521: Arrival of the Spanish Conquistadores
Following Columbus' discovery of the New World, Spanish Conquistadors ventured further west.
1522 - 1808: The lands of "New Spain"
Following the conquest, Spain ruled Mexico, brought its religion, customs and colonization policies, and changed the landscape completely
1810 - 1917: The revolt & early years of freedom
After years of Spanish rule, Spanish influence and taxes, the Creoles began their insurrection, which was followed by years of turmoil and political upheaval
1920 - Present Day: Mexico rebuilds & reinvents itself
After its tumultuous period following Independence from Spain, Mexico begins a process of reconstruction and renewal
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