How is the Mexican-American War taught in Mexico?
Como se ensenan la guerra entre Mexico y America en las escuelas Mexicanas. I need to find out what teachers in Mexico tell their students about the Mexican war.
Other - Mexico - 6 Answers
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Here in Mexico, the kids are taught that the USA in conjunction with Santana, the corrupt president of Mexico at that time, stole the land from Mexico. You will never get a different answer from anyone here, child or adult.
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We are taught that it was an invasion with the sole purpose to acquire the rest of the what would become the American west. President Santa Ana was forced to sign the release under duress, Mexico City was under US occupation when the treaty was signed.
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With the US being the Evil Empire, and the Mexicans being the brave, valient oppressed freedom fighters of course. How is anything involving the US taught in Mexico.
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I'm mexican and i was taught that Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was somehow a corrupt president and that we lost territories to USA after the Treaty of Gudalupe Hidalgo. That's it, they never told me anything about USA stealing, or that it was an unfair treaty. I think it depends of the quality of education that some other mexicans receive, i went to a private school, so i don't know if they teach the same in public schools.
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Well depends; the official history puts Santa Ana as a devil not worthy of mention, but the truth is that Mexico was a very divided country with a lot of internal wars and disputes, so when the US decided to invaded Mexico some Generals support Santa Ana, some were against him and some others believe that the best way to end with the problems was to go back to become a colony, the catholic church supported the idea of a foreign occupation, So not everything that official history is true, the United States enhance the victory, Mexico victimized it self. Santa Ana was not a Saint, he was an opportunist, pragmatic politician, that went from royalist to republican as fast as the times were right for the move, he was like a lot of dictators, full with vanity he called him self the "Napoleon of the South" when he was dumb enough to be right in front of a battle and then caught by Houston in San Jacinto, (now Houston tx), he was the president! why he shall be risking so much by doing what he did!. and by the way in American History it is told that El Alamo was taken by an organized Army.. far from the truth, most of this soldiers were force to enter the war and were very much against it, they did not have uniforms and even did not know how to use a rifle, but they were plenty. In the conflict that follow the war known as the Mexican war Generals never fought side by side supporting each other, they fought their own battles and even helped the US, by not helping a fellow Mexican General in a battle, so they just watch how they were defeated. The catholic church was a very powerful institution and in a lot of towns they spread the word that finally mexico was being conquered back again, so they told the population not to do anything. The third thing is that Mexico was very very poor, Santa Ana kick out all the rich Spanish out of the country in 1828, and they took all of the money with them, close their stores , factories and mines, and the trade with the Philippines, so mexico became from being the richest spanish colony, to a really poor country with a lot of internal disputes. Santa Ana saw an opportunity to sell part of the country getting some cash for his government and some to his pocket as well. I can go on an on but I rather suggest you one book call "Mexico Mutilado" by Francisco Martin Moreno http://www.gandhi.com.mx/index.cfm/id/Producto/dept/Libros/pid/189976 Also the history of the "septentrion" or the far north, a history of the north of Mexico and what is now the SW of the USA that is not often told in American history despite the importance of it, since is really how the west was born, during the time of the Spanish, from cowboys to indian conflicts etc,and 200 years before those lands called USA or Mexico "Crónica de un PaÃs Bárbaro" by Fernando Jordán.
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They tell the students that the greedy "North Americans", which is what Mexicans call Americans, were not happy having taken Texas from Mexico so they invaded in order to steal more land. That's it in a nutshell.
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
are there any community colleges in morelia mexico?
are there any community colleges in morelia mexico?
im a student in northern cali and im planning to move to mexico for some time and i still want to continue my education.....any suggestions people?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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My best guess is that no, they don't have "community colleges" there. Most countries don't. They may have technical institutes, and they certainly have universities, but other forms of higher education are likely to be very limited.
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the education in the US is better than anything in Mexico.
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im a student in northern cali and im planning to move to mexico for some time and i still want to continue my education.....any suggestions people?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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My best guess is that no, they don't have "community colleges" there. Most countries don't. They may have technical institutes, and they certainly have universities, but other forms of higher education are likely to be very limited.
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the education in the US is better than anything in Mexico.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Is there a prepaid cell phone that I can buy for calling to Mexico City?
Is there a prepaid cell phone that I can buy for calling to Mexico City?
I have an exchange student staying with me for a month. I do not have a landline at my house, so calling cards won't work. Is there a prepaid cell phone that I can buy that will allow her to call Mexico City?
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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Metro PCS is a prepaid cell phone service that has international calling for a additional $10 a month. However they only allow certain cities since their coverage is limited in certain parts of Mexico. What you can do is go to their website and enter the phone number of the person you will be calling to in Mexico to see if they have coverage in that part of the city. Metro PCS has unlimited talk and text within the USA for $40 and so with the international calling you will be paying additional $10 for unlimited talk to various international countries. That comes out to be $50 a month. You can buy Metro PCS phones and refill cards (for the amount of your plan) at any Best Buy or Target store. To check coverage for international calling enter the person's phone number you will be calling to. http://www.metropcs.com/products/world/ www.metropcs.com
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I have an exchange student staying with me for a month. I do not have a landline at my house, so calling cards won't work. Is there a prepaid cell phone that I can buy that will allow her to call Mexico City?
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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Metro PCS is a prepaid cell phone service that has international calling for a additional $10 a month. However they only allow certain cities since their coverage is limited in certain parts of Mexico. What you can do is go to their website and enter the phone number of the person you will be calling to in Mexico to see if they have coverage in that part of the city. Metro PCS has unlimited talk and text within the USA for $40 and so with the international calling you will be paying additional $10 for unlimited talk to various international countries. That comes out to be $50 a month. You can buy Metro PCS phones and refill cards (for the amount of your plan) at any Best Buy or Target store. To check coverage for international calling enter the person's phone number you will be calling to. http://www.metropcs.com/products/world/ www.metropcs.com
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Friday, December 28, 2012
I am an international student wanting to buy a motorcycle. Can I use my foreign Driver's License?
I am an international student wanting to buy a motorcycle. Can I use my foreign Driver's License?
I will be studying in Texas for the next 2 years. I am interested in purchasing a motorcycle. I know you need an M drivers license. I have a regular drivers license from Mexico. Can I register the bike under my name with this license? I'm unable to get a Texas DL since I'm an international student and you need a SSN for a license here.
Motorcycles - 2 Answers
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Call or web onto the Dept. of Public Safety and ask them. Do you need a motorcycle license in Mexico? And your County Tax Assessor for purchasing and registration info.
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You may need an Intrenational Driver's License if you're not going to become a citizen and/or resident. It may also be you just need totake a written test. Contact the Texas BMV to find out.
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I will be studying in Texas for the next 2 years. I am interested in purchasing a motorcycle. I know you need an M drivers license. I have a regular drivers license from Mexico. Can I register the bike under my name with this license? I'm unable to get a Texas DL since I'm an international student and you need a SSN for a license here.
Motorcycles - 2 Answers
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Call or web onto the Dept. of Public Safety and ask them. Do you need a motorcycle license in Mexico? And your County Tax Assessor for purchasing and registration info.
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You may need an Intrenational Driver's License if you're not going to become a citizen and/or resident. It may also be you just need totake a written test. Contact the Texas BMV to find out.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Does anyone know a different way of multiplying taught in Mexico?
Does anyone know a different way of multiplying taught in Mexico?
I am a teacher and a couple years back a student taught me a way to multiply 2 digit numbers that is not like the way we learn in the U.S. It was really interesting and I don't remember how to do it. ANyone in Mexico or anywhere remember how to do it? CAn you type out a problem in steps for me please!!!! or if you know a site that explains it I would love a link.
Mathematics - 1 Answers
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In Mexico? Ummm... those people dont even learn their entire alphabet.
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I am a teacher and a couple years back a student taught me a way to multiply 2 digit numbers that is not like the way we learn in the U.S. It was really interesting and I don't remember how to do it. ANyone in Mexico or anywhere remember how to do it? CAn you type out a problem in steps for me please!!!! or if you know a site that explains it I would love a link.
Mathematics - 1 Answers
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In Mexico? Ummm... those people dont even learn their entire alphabet.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
what are american crafts to show my foreign exchange student?
what are american crafts to show my foreign exchange student?
im hosting a foreign exchange student in august and she likes to do crafts. i also love crafts and she is bringing some mexican crafts with her and i would like to show her some american crafts.....but i dont know of any crafts that we have that mexico doesnt have. thanks for your help.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Make them a Big Mac.
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you can make her a friendship bracelet. knit her a scarf... thats all i can think of.
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im hosting a foreign exchange student in august and she likes to do crafts. i also love crafts and she is bringing some mexican crafts with her and i would like to show her some american crafts.....but i dont know of any crafts that we have that mexico doesnt have. thanks for your help.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Make them a Big Mac.
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you can make her a friendship bracelet. knit her a scarf... thats all i can think of.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Is going on a vacation in Mexico not a financially smart idea?
Is going on a vacation in Mexico not a financially smart idea?
Im 18 and i really want to go Cancun Mexico but I have to pay my way and all together i will have to pay $1200. As a college student is this not a smart way to spend my money....or is the experience worth the money?
Personal Finance - 2 Answers
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You only live once...go for it
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Do not dare put this on a credit card if you can save 1200 and pay cash for the trip then go for it my only advise is a vacation is never worth going in debt because the payments follow you home.
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Im 18 and i really want to go Cancun Mexico but I have to pay my way and all together i will have to pay $1200. As a college student is this not a smart way to spend my money....or is the experience worth the money?
Personal Finance - 2 Answers
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You only live once...go for it
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Do not dare put this on a credit card if you can save 1200 and pay cash for the trip then go for it my only advise is a vacation is never worth going in debt because the payments follow you home.
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