HISTORY STUFF

What two factors make the Mesa Central the most populous part of Mexico?

• 1. Most of Mexico is too dry for farming, whereas there is adequate water for crops in this area.
• 2. The temperatures are relatively mild compared to the rest of Mexico.

2. Name 3 empires that have dominated the Mesa Central.

• 1. The Toltec.
• 2. The Aztecs.
• 3. The spanish

3. What are people of mixed European and Indian ancestry called?

• Meztizos.

4. Give 4 reasons that Mexico City is poorly located.

• 1. The smog in the air is 100 times worse than the acceptable level.
• 2. The ground is spongy and the buildings are unstable.
• 3. The valley Mexico City is located in is one of the most active earthquake areas in the world.
• 4. The southern edge of the city is bordered by a chain of active volcanoes.

5. HOW IS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO DEFFERENT FROM THAT OF THE UNITED STATES?

• Instead of a House of Representatives, Mexico has a Chamber of Deputies. .

Why was the “unequal distribution of land” a recurring prob- lem in Mexico, but not in the United States?

• Because they didnt have enough land