Academic papers on Latin-American & Carribean Studies

The Mexican Revolution
A 16 page research paper that gives an overview of this turbulent period in Mexican history. The writer argues that the leaders of the Mexican Revolution were just as courageous, just as idealistic and just as patriotic as the leaders of the...
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Pancho Villa / Mexican Hero
In 5 pages, the author discusses the Mexican Revolutionary hero, Pancho Villa. He was instrumental in the conflict between Mexico and the United States in the early 1900s. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Mexico & Her Political Turmoil
A 4 page report on Mexican President Zedillo and the many socio-economic problems that country had experienced under his administration (covers the fall of the Peso and more). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Encomienda: A Comparison of Spanish and Indian Interactions in Peru, Guatemala, and Central Mexico
A 10 page discussion of the enconmienda, that system set up by the Spanish to administer the Indian populations of Central and South America. Emphasizes that the cultures which comprised the Americas were not only extremely diverse, they were not...
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Mexico: Third World Politics and Economics
A 10 page review of Mexico's political and economic history. Discusses both the hopes and the downfalls of capitalism. Identifies a great social disparity in Mexico between the extremely poor and the extremely rich and suggest that her greatest...
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Miguel Leon-Portilla's 'Broken Spears'
A 7 page paper that reviews the book Broken Spears by Miguel Leon-Portilla. This paper describes the author's presentation of material in regards to the Nahaus perspectives on the Spanish conquest of Mexico. His utilization of materials from as...
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The Developmental Trajectories Of The Basin Of Mexico & The Mayan Lowlands
6 pages in length. The writer discusses similarities and differences as they relate to the developmental trajectories of the basin of Mexico and the Maya Lowlands, as well as addresses Copan involvement in the Mayan collapse. Bibliography lists 2...
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Mayan - Inca Political Structure / Religious Influence Of The Architectural Layout & Planning Of Teotihuacan
4 pages in length. The writer discusses similarities and differences between the Mayan and Inca political structure, as well as addresses the religious influences of the architectural layout and planning of Teotihuacan. Bibliography lists 3...
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Travel in Yucatan
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...
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U.S.-Mexico Relations
A 5 page research paper on the historical conflicts and solutions between the U.S. and Mexico. The writer focuses on the Spanish American War, Mexican War, other incursions by the U.S., and upon the political and social issues behind that history. ...
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Manifest Destiny & The Mexican War
This 5 page paper defines and explores the concept of manifest destiny. The position taken is that the United States was wrong in its action to violently seize Mexican property. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Mexican Immigration
A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the issues relating to illegal migration of Mexicans into the United States and also provides an overview of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Bibliography lists 9...
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Why The U.S. Should Have A More Protected Border With Mexico
A 20 page research paper which examines the various ramifications surrounding the issue of Mexican immigration. The writers look at the both sides of this issue before concluding that a protected border with Mexico is a regrettable, but nevertheless...
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Contrasts In Mexican & U.S. Culture
A 4 page paper dealing with the cultural differences between Mexico and the United States. Deals with the importance of multiculturalism and intercultural exchanges. No bibliography.
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Urrea's 'Across The Wire' / Culture Along The Mexican - American Border
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.
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