The Sacred Mountain and Mesoamerican Civilization
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A 4 page paper which examines the role and influence of the sacred mountain in Mesoamerican civilization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAmesoa1.rtf

The Significance of The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
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This 6 page paper looks at the treaty as well as the relationship between the United States and Mexico. The treatment of Mexican-Americans is highlighted. The Chicano movement is discussed as well as other events during the 1960s. The significance of the treaty is expressed throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA342TGH.rtf

The Visions and Importance of the Virgin Mary
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A 4 page paper which examines two articles that discuss the visions and importance of the Virgin Mary. The works utilized are Antonio Valeriano’s “History of the Miraculous Apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531,” and Jeanette Rodriguez’ “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Faith and Empowerment among Mexican-American Women.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAldygua.rtf

The Zapatista Revolution / New Years, 1994
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A 25 page paper that looks at the New Year's Day 1994 Zapatista revolution, the history leading up to the revolution, the revolutionaries, the Mexican government's response, and the U.S. response, with a look at the Zapatistas today. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: Zapatist.rtf

The “Sun Stone” or Aztec Calendar -- Meanings, Iconography, Purposes:
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This 11 page report discusses the ancient civilization of the Aztecs and their remarkable “Sun Stone” or calendar. In the Aztec system there are actually two Aztec calendars that are essentially independent of one another. However, both are on the “Sun Stone.” They reflect two different aspects of time which represent the two most important aspects of Aztec life -- agriculture and spirituality. One of the calendars marks 365 days and is called the xiuhpohualli. It describes the days and rituals that are connected with the different seasons, and is generally thought of as the agricultural or solar year calendar. The other calendar consists of only 260 days. In the language of the Aztecs (Nahuatl), it is called the tonalpohualli simply meaning the “day-count.” Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWaztec.wps

THEME OF RELIGION IN BERNAL DIAZ’S NOVEL, THE CONQUEST OF NEW SPAIN
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This 3 page paper discusses the views of Bernal Diaz in his account of the Aztec conquest of Mexio. Quotes cited from the source. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBdiaz.rtf

Travel in Yucatan
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A 10 page analysis of John Stephens' nineteenth century classic Incidents of Travel in Yucatan. In 1841, John Stephens and F. Catherwood traveled through Yucatan visiting haciendas and ruins. Together they produced one of the definitive travel accounts of the nineteenth century as well as a great book of archaeological discovery. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 99mayan.wps

Travel Itinerary
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Time is of such extreme importance in the lives of men - as is the history that is a consequence of the conjunction of time and experience. This 10 page paper provides an itenerary and astimated cost for a vacation to Mexico City, starting in Taiwan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTvacatn.wps

U.S. Foreign Policy in Mexico in the Second Decade of the Twentieth Century
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An 8 page overview of the factors influencing U.S. policy during this time period. The author concentrates on Woodrow Wilson's attempts to shape Mexican government and economy. Bibliogrpahy lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPmexUS.rtf

Underpinnings of the Mexican Revolution
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A 10 page paper discussing the issues of class and race that led to Mexico's independence from Spain. It appears that the only lasting change resulting from the revolution was that Mexico did gain its independence from Spain. Class and race divisions existed before, and they existed afterward as well. Though the criollos were able gain control of the government of the nation, they soon forgot their own frustration at being excluded from administration of the nation and failed to include any native groups in any meaningful way, setting the stage for the subsequent revolution that would occur nearly a century later. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSMexRev.wps

Urrea's 'Across The Wire' / Culture Along The Mexican - American Border
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Urra's book is the subject of this 5 page review. The essays in the book describe life in Tijuana along with the problem of poverty and the crime it attracts. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Tijuana.doc

US Impact on Drug Trafficking
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This 10 page paper examines the facts brought to light during the past several decades of US impact on drug trafficking in Mexico. The government of the United Criminal organizations of all kinds increasingly layer illegal profits through investments in legitimate businesses. Unilateral, bilateral and multilateral forms of pressure, intervention and collaboration are proliferating between states in the name of suffocating the ever swelling drug economy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BBdrugt.doc.

US Impact/Mexican Revolution
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A 10 page research paper that examines the extent and influence of US intervention in the Mexican Revolution. The writer focuses on discussing the occupation of Veracruz and the Punitive Expedition sent again Pancho Villa. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmexus.rtf

Visiting Cancun
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This 5 page paper discusses the current status of development of the resort of Cancun, as well as its attractions, types of transportation, restaurants and accommodations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVVisCan.rtf

War Between the United States and Mexico
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A 5 page paper which examines the reasons behind the war between the United States and Mexico in 1847. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAwarmx.rtf

What Castellanos' Book of Lamentations says about Racism in Society
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This 4 page paper talks about the theme of racism as expressed by the book. The concept of Ladino is discussed and characters are noted as examples of stereotypes or how they break them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA545lad.rtf

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