1. Miguel Hidalgo led the call for against Spanish rule.

2. Cortés’s to Mexico resulted in the defeat of the Aztecs and great wealth for the Spanish.

3. Mexico City is a crowded city with over 18 million people.

4. The present-day of Mexico City was built atop the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.

5. Mexico’s Indians were forced to work on the , or large estates, set up by the Spanish.

6. The struggle for was a long one for the Mexicans, who did not gain independence until 1821.

7.  lava, ashes, and smoke erupted from the volcano.

8. The French of Mexico lasted from 1862 until 1867, when the French troops left the country.

9. The children the beach looking for seashells to add to their collection.

10. Many immigrants to the United States continue to enjoy the dances of their home countries.

11. With their superior weapons and , the Spanish quickly defeated the Aztecs.

12. The archaeologists uncovered jewelry and other of Aztec life when the Great Temple was found in Mexico City.

13. Many tourists enjoy vacationing at recreational in Acapulco.

14. People can show their , or loyalty to their country, in many different ways.

15. The social structure in Spanish Mexico was based on ancestry.