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La Malinche in Mexican History, 2002.
This paper discusses the role of La Malinche in Mexican history.
3,050 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 63.95
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This paper is an in-depth examination of the role that La Malinche played in Mexican history and culture. The author gives the reader an historical overview, including the fact that she was an actual person, whose actions caused her to lose favor in society. This is done through the review and analysis of two pieces of works by historians, one male and one female, Casillo and Paz. The author also points out that La Malinche is not a well-known personality outside of Mexican culture, but her history dates back to the mid-sixteenth century. According to the paper, La Malinche's role in history has been revived by feminists who feel that her tainted past is the result of the chauvinistic nature of Mexican society which has begun to evolve over the years. For many Mexican women she is a symbol of independence and endurance of the Mexican people, and she should be accorded respect and proper recognition in history.
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"These many complications and elaborations of this essential and essentializing dichotomy about the true nature of woman can be seen to come together in the character of La Malinche, a figure not well known outside of Mexico (except to those whose families originally came from Mexico). This paper explores the figure of La Malinche, a figure who representations have over the years become at least in general more positive as Mexicans have regained a sense of themselves as a people worthy of self-respect ? and as Mexican women have refused to see themselves as meriting only the role of a traitor condemned to silence."
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Mexican History, 2005.
The history of foreign intervention in Mexico is examined in this paper.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, £ 39.95
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In this article, the writer examines the history of foreign intervention in Mexico, to the present. The writer looks at power relationships and the impact of poverty. The writer also discusses the changing position of women in modern Mexican history.
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Creating the History of the Mexican Revolution, 2008.
A discussion and review of Benjamin Thomas' book "La Revolucion: Mexico's Great Revolution as Memory, Myth & History".
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper takes a look at Benjamin Thomas' book "La Revolucion: Mexico's Great Revolution as Memory, Myth & History", which contends that the revolution which Mexico celebrates is a deliberate creation, something often going beyond actual events. The paper points out that, according to Thomas, although the story of the revolution is partly based on fact, the nation created its own past through retelling its history. To conclude, the paper praises Thomas' work as a valuable book beause it is not merely on history, but on how history is created.
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"Thomas notes that Carranza was more adept at seizing power than wielding it. He alienated the Zapatistas by murdering their leader. He allowed only limited land redistribution, the key demand of the country's poor. (Thomas 33-34) He claimed to be carrying out Madero's revolution, but Villa and Zapata both denounced him as a traitor to Madero's memory (Thomas 53), and he consolidated power relentlessly in the "War of the Winners" of 1915. (Thomas 26) He successfully created a story of la Revolucion glorifying his own role by drawing on strong support among the intellectual, social, and political elites of Mexico City. (Thomas, 52-54, 57, 60-69) By crushing his rivals, he won the right to create the story of his triumph."
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Los Angeles History, 2005.
This paper looks at Los Angeles history and the Mexican influence.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 27.95
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In this article, the writer provides an essay regarding the history of Los Angeles and the Mexican influence. The writer discusses the history of the Mexican heritage. The establishment of Los Angeles is examined in this paper. The writer also looks at the "Zoot Suit" riots of World War II. Further, the writer discusses the ethnic diversity of Los Angeles.
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"Over the last several hundred years, Los Angeles has been a community filled with people from different nations and walks of life including the indigenous Native American population, the Spanish and Mexican populations as well as others. It has been the heritage of the Mexican and Spanish cultures however that has continued to make its presence and influence known up through to the ... "
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New Mexico History, 2007.
A comparison of two books about New Mexico's history, "We Fed Them Cactus" by Fabiola Cabeza de Baca and "A Zuni Life" by Virgil Wyaco.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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The paper discusses how the books "We Fed Them Cactus" and "A Zuni Life" represent two of the cultures who settled and created what is now the state of New Mexico. The paper relates that "We Fed Them Cactus" is told from the Spanish and Hispanic point of view, while "A Zuni Life" offers a Native-American point of view. The paper highlights the differences and common aspects shared by these diverse views of times in New Mexican history.
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"In "We Fed Them Cactus," the descendent of a Spanish conquistador remembers her family's ranch in the Llano Estacado (great or Staked Plains) of New Mexico, and she celebrates her Spanish ancestry. She also gives a rich account of the geography, politics, and culture of New Mexico in the early days of settlement, and shows how so much of the fabric of New Mexico depends on the Hispanics who settled the area hundreds of years ago. One of the details she covers is the many names that have come from Spanish sources throughout the state. She also follows the history into the twentieth century when she taught school in a tiny schoolhouse in rural New Mexico."
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Political History of Comic Books in Mexico, 2002.
A review of Anne Rubenstein's book "Bad Language, Naked Ladies, and other Threats to the Nation: A Political History of Comic Books in Mexico".
934 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 0 sources, £ 23.95
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This paper analyzes Anne Rubenstein's book "Bad Language, Naked Ladies, and other Threats to the Nation: A Political History of Comic Books in Mexico". It discusses the impact that comics have had in shaping the Mexican political scene, as well as showing how the comics themselves served as a stage for the playing out of political and cultural battles, as Mexico grew from a very Catholic, sustenance-agrarian culture, to a modern industrial one. It shows how in the 1930s there was for the first time in Mexico, a literate or at least semi-literate force with a growing amount of spending cash for entertainment and while the new government may not have directly encouraged the reading of comic books, by promoting civil freedoms and providing economic support for independent publishers, it created an atmosphere that allowed comic books to proliferate.
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"In regarding this study it might be best to consider that the story of comic books in Mexico was but a microcosm that when studied gives one an idea of what was happening in Mexico from the 1930s to the 1970s, rather than something that truly shaped Mexican culture and politics into the 21st century. Rubenstein is aware of this concern and says as much, "Comic books and related periodicals were not the only forms of mass media and popular culture that were part of this process in postrevolutionary mexico. Similar stories could be told about many entertainments: shopping, television, recorded music, dance, cinema, cooking, fashion, and holidays, to name only a few."
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History of the Currency Crisis, 2008.
This paper discusses the history of the currency crisis focusing on Asia and Mexico.
2,011 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This document discusses currency crises and utilizes the Asian financial crisis of 1997 to 1998 and the Mexican peso crisis of 1994 as illustrative examples. In both of these examples, the writer notes that the currency crises were precipitated by sudden capital flights out of the markets in question which exacerbated the devaluation of the currencies. In essence, the writer maintains that currency crises occur because investors, internal or external, leave a market suddenly and with little prior indication. The writer concludes that regardless of how valid the investor assumption of impending currency devaluation is the fact of their sudden flight from the market always leads to the devaluation they were predicting.
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Currency Crises in Asia and Mexico
Overview
Asian Financial Crisis
South Korean Crisis
Central Bank & OMO
Exchange Rate Behavior
Conclusion
Mexican Currency Crisis
Overview
Build up to Crisis
The Trigger
Conclusion
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"Thus, because of the currency speculators, who are typically foreign institutional investors, introduce a degree of risk simply through the size of their investment in a single currency that would not otherwise be there if the speculation was limited to smaller investors. While there are a whole slew of factors that must accompany a genuine currency crisis, in general, a crisis develops as these large institutional speculators perceive a decline in value of the currency and dump their investments en masse. The ensuing devaluation of the currency in question is unsustainable and the event often exposes other fundamental economic weaknesses that were disguised previous to the onset of the currency crisis, such as credit over extension in the market and a lack of foreign capital reserves."
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California History, 2004.
Examines issues pertaining to the land, water, and air in the history of the State of California.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper examines the importance of land in California, beginning with its division by the Mexican government before the area joined the Union, until the present day demand for land due to a growing population. The paper discusses problems relating to the land in California and other aspects, such as air pollution, water supplies, and the automobile industry.
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"There are simply too many people in California for the available water, and so water projects have grown up all over the state to meet the needs. The Central Valley Project helped turn the Central Valley into one of the most successful agricultural areas in the country, and the Feather River Project brought water to many parts of the state ? even as far south as San Diego County from as far north as Sacramento (Rolle 637-643). Clearly, relying on far-off water supplies can be dangerous. The water has to travel great distances, and it costs millions of dollars to construct the aqueducts to carry the water. All these costs are passed along to the consumer in higher water prices."
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The "Wetback", 2005.
This paper looks at Mexican-American history and how the word "wetback" was created.
1,980 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper explains that to understand the depth of the word "wetback" people must first understand the history of the Mexican-American people: Although their history on American soil goes far back in history to the Spanish conquistadors, the term "wetback" was born as a reference to those illegal Mexican aliens who crossed the Rio Grande around the time of World War I and World War II to find employment in agriculture. The author points out that the reason so many Americans looked down on "wetbacks" was the persistence of this illegal migration, an indictment against the law enforcement agencies of the U.S. and Mexico and, because it was impossible to know the status of every person with Mexican characteristics, soon all Mexicans were labeled "wetbacks". The paper relates that this slur now considered to be politically incorrect because Mexicans are now the fastest growing minority group in the United States of America, a part of the strength of the American economy and whether or not they are in America legally demand respect.
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"Society labels phrases 'politically incorrect' as they try to become more sensitive to the feelings and emotions of its members. "Nigger" has changed to African-American, "chink" has changed to Asian-American, retard has changed to mentally disabled, handicap has changed to physically disabled and "wetback" has changed to Hispanic or undocumented immigrant. This may appear to be a move in the right direction but the problem surfaces when people then take these 'politically incorrect' words and throw them around in an attempt to de-humanize people. One may argue that words have no meaning but upon further investigation it is obvious that in fact a word can tell a story or even the history of a people."
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Chicano-Mexican Civil Rights, 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes "Chicano! The History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement" written by Francisco A. Rosales.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper details the content of Rosales' book which uses testimonies from the past in the form of personal narratives, as well as historical documentation of the often difficult relationship between Mexico and America. The author contends and explains why it's imperative for America to right old wrongs and for Caucasians, Chicanos and Latinos across the nation to become more active in securing greater recognition and political enfranchisement for Chicano workers. This paper examines and details the prejudices chronicled in the book that still resonate today. Rosales' book is structured along four basic parts, which chronologically illustrates the Chicano movement. Part 1 explores the beginnings of the Chicano movement and its place in Mexican-American history. Part 2 reviews the birth of the Chicano civil rights struggle and its association with Cesar Chavez. Part 3 discusses the urban dimension to the struggle for Chicano rights. Part 4 describes the creation of the La Raza Unida Party and its impact on political power and rights.
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"Part 4, "Fighting for Political Power," concludes the book. It describes the creation of La Raza Unida Party as a third party force for political power and the importance of political rights. But the 1972 election and the Raza Unida convention of that year resulted in an eventual fragmentation of the party at the height of its membership and recognition, and unfortunately drew the first chapter of the Chicano movement to kind of a close, as older alliances began to drift away, and the American nation as a whole began to lose interest in some of its political concerns. After the Vietnam War wound down, many Americans became less politically interested and mobilized."
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Mexican Immigration to Los Angeles, 2004.
Examines the history of immigration to the city of Los Angeles from Mexico.
3,837 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 74.95
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This paper focuses on the history of Mexican immigrants in Los Angeles and addresses how immigration policies both past and present have impacted Mexican immigrants and the poverty that encompasses them. By looking at the history of attempts made to rectify the problems of immigration and focusing on the failures of immigration policies, the paper examines the responsibilities of both the state and federal governments on policy implementation. The paper also looks at the unique urban community of Los Angeles and the Mexican immigrant population that lives there. The paper focuses on the issues that the city faces at the local level, which includes both social and economic ramifications, and looks at the role of social work in working with immigrants. In regards to social welfare needs of immigrants, the paper demonstrates the role social workers play in addressing the social welfare needs of the Mexican immigrant population in Los Angeles.
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"An integrated program of workplace enforcement and border control would provide a steady decline in the illegal immigrant populations. As a result of this policy attempt to reduce illegal immigration, state and local services for education, health, and social welfare services began to widely serve newly arrived immigrants and their unauthorized families in the early 1990?s. Suits were filed against the Federal Government and many people were upset about the fears that immigrants were draining the resources. California?s Prop. 187 addressed earlier, paved the way for the implementation of the Welfare Reform Act, enacted by President Clinton in 1996. The Welfare reform bill limited immigrant?s eligibility for Government assistance programs."
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The Mexican Muralist Movement, 2004.
This paper discusses the Mexican Muralist Movement, which followed the Mexican constitution of 1917.
3,310 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 66.95
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This paper explains that, by the early 1920s, Mexican Secretary of Education Vasconcelos ensured the creation of an artistic renaissance in which Mexican artists reinterpreted Mexican history in accord with revolutionary principles, locating major works of arts on the walls of public buildings and, thus, making them accessible to the most humble and unlettered of Mexicans. The author points out that Mexico became a destination of choice for Americans and Europeans with a wide variety of leftist views, ranging from liberalism to communism. The paper explores the work of Diego Rivera, unmistakably a major light in the Mexican Muralist Movement, and his wife Frida Kahlo, who was not a muralist, but who retained some of the essential characteristics that defined the Mexican Muralist Movement.
Table of Contents
Background
Spiritual Revolution
Cross-Pollination via Admiration
A Different Sort of Revolution, a Different Sort of Art
Foundations of the New Art
Diego Rivera
Frida Kahlo
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"Others besides Delpar regard this as ?the most fascinating phase of the whole revolutionary movement?.the attempt to readjust the spiritual and cultural background of an entire nation in accordance with the revolutionary changes that the machine age had produced.? Vasconcelos expanded cultural activities widely, including archaeology, ancient history of Mexico, religion, literature, music and the visual arts. Until then, none had ever been developed as integrated parts of the nation?s cultural heritage. The most vital and strongest to emerge, and one that has been uniquely identified with Mexico, is mural painting."
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Mexican Americans, 2002.
A sociological history of Mexican Americans from the annexation of Mexico after the Mexican American War to the present day.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper examines the sociological history of Mexican Americans from the annexation of Mexico after the Mexican American War to the present. It analyzes the personal accounts of three Mexican Americans from different time periods, and describes the discrimination Mexican Americans have faced throughout their history. The author states that Mexican Americans have been a valuable asset to American society.
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"From the time of the annexation of Mexico by the United States until the present day, Mexican Americans have faced severe hardship and discrimination, but their presence in the United States has resulted in a largely positive impact on both the lives of these individuals and the nation as a whole. Many of these individuals came to the United States in search of a better, more prosperous way of life, and a large number of them succeeded in this. At the same time, they have added to the economy and cultural diversity of the United States. The narratives of three typical Mexican Americans living in different time periods, Jes?s Garza, Camelia Palafox, and Mar?a Jim?nez show the obstacles typical Mexican Americans have faced and what reward they have received."
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Mexican-American Women in Twentieth-Century America, 2002.
This paper discusses the book "From Out of the Shadows: Mexican Women in Twentieth-Century America," by Dr. Vicki Ruiz, specifically, as it gives voice to Mexican-American women.
2,110 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 2 sources, £ 46.95
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This paper discusses, from all angles, at home, at work and in the community, Twentieth-Century Mexican-American women, descendents of some of the first immigrants to the United States. The paper reviews Ruiz's book that shows Mexican-America women working for menial wages to help support the family and suffering from stereotypes. The author states that, although often history texts can be dry and lifeless, Ruiz's text comes alive with the voices of the women about whom she writes.
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"Each of the causes of change was important and devastating, but probably the most devastating was the discovery of gold in California. Mexican-Americans had long made California their home, and some owned extensive ranchos, but California glittered too brightly, and the United States took the country for its own in 1850. The rancho way of life disappeared, especially when the ranchos belonged to women, which was not unusual in Mexican society. Unlike the U.S., Mexican women could and did own their own property, but their title was not recognized when the U. S. annexed California, and they lost much if not all of their land."
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