People
Led reforms and a new constitution in Mexico in the 1800s
Benito Juárez
The city with major economic, political, and cultural significance in Mexico
Mexico City
A system of factories along the U.S. border for exporting goods
Maquiladoras
Mexico’s main political party that ruled for most of the 20th century
PRI
The agreement that ended the Mexican-American War
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The art movement that portrayed Mexican history through murals
Diego Rivera
Which of the following best describes the Plaza of the Three Cultures?
A historic area showing Aztec, Spanish, and modern cultures
The Mexican Revolution of 1910 was primarily about...?
Addressing social inequality and land reforms
A celebration honoring the dead, occurring in early November
Día de los Muertos
A war led by figures like Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata for land reforms
The Mexican Revolution
General who played a central role in Mexico’s independence struggle
Santa Anna
What is the main export from Mexico to the United States?
Tomatoes
What was Mexico’s political system before the PRI’s rise to power?
One-party rule under the PRI
PRI will role Mexico for nearly 70 years (until 2000)
Trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
NAFTA
This is the most popular sport in Mexico.
Futbol or soccer
Most Mexicans speak what language, but many also speak indigenous languages like Nahuatl.
Spanish
What is one major pollution problem in Mexico City?
Air pollution
What was one effect of the maquiladora system?
It provided jobs and increased exports
The U.S. annexation of Texas in 1845 led to the...
Mexican-American War
Which of the following was a major result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)?
Mexico ceded land to the U.S.
This Mexican artist is known for her deeply personal works.
Frida Kahlo
What triggered Mexico's shift to a multiparty democracy in 2000?
The PRI’s decline in popularity
Which holiday celebrates Mexican independence?
September 16
What caused tensions between Texans and the Mexican government in the early 1800s?
Mexico denied Texas' independence
What was the Constitution of 1917 in Mexico primarily focused on?
Land reform and workers’ rights