Porfirian Mexico
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This 5 page paper considers this period in Mexican history between 1876 and 1910. The social, political and economic factors are considered as an argument that this period can be seen as the foundation for modern Mexico. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEmexpor.wps

Prosperity in Mexico?/The Impact of NAFTA
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This 5 page paper looks at the way that trade in Mexico has developed since the introduction of NAFTA. The paper argues that the expected prosperity has not occurred and that the trends have increased the attractiveness of the United States as a target for illegal immigrants. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEnafme2.wps

Questions on Aztec Culture
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A 9 page research paper that answers ten questions concerning scholarship on Aztec civilization and culture. The writer draws on the scholarship of Miguel Leon-Portilla and James Maffie. Topics addressed primarily concern Aztec metaphysical philosophy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khaztec.rtf

Regional Development Policy in Mexico
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4 pages in length. The focus of this paper is the regional development policy in Mexico. Discussion will include both growth pole theory and sectoral theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAmexdv.wps

Remaking of Mexico
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An 18 page research paper that examines the Mexican Revolution and both Zapatista Movements (1920s and 1990s) and how they affected the spirit of Mexican nationalism. The writer offers an overview of the Revolution, nationalism and what experts feel is needed for a healthy Mexican identity and nationalism. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: khmexhis.rtf

Rodriguez and Son
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A 7-page paper discussing the relationship between author Richard Rodriguez and his father, and how that relationship led to the man that he is today. Also discussed is the effect of this relationship on the younger Rodriguez’s ideals and works. Lists 7 sources.
Filename: khrodr.rtf

Sandra Cisneros and “Woman Hollering Creek”
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Sandra Cisneros and her short story “Woman Hollering Creek”. Includes an outline. Through the character of Cleofilas, Sandra Cisneros is able to exemplify many of the feminist and cultural issues which she has seen reflected in her own life. Writing from her own experiences, Cisneros would understand how Mexican women with traditional values may believe that they have no other options available to them other than to stay within an unhappy marriage. Cleofilas is able to get enough courage to break free but does not feel truly liberated until it is pointed out to her by her friend that women can “holler” for their freedom rather than wail and sob for their own pity. Cisneros would be able to best understand these concepts from her own experiences and seeing the liberal lifestyle which can exist within America yet still having the deep memories of her impoverished Mexican past. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TJSCisn1.rtf

Sasanid culture in Persia and Zapotec culture in Mesomerica”
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A seven page paper which compares the Sasanids of Persia with the Zapotecs of Mesomerica in terms of their social organisation, religious and culture beliefs and military policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLsasanidzapotec.wps

Should the U.S. Build a Wall Along the Mexican Border?
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This 3 page paper provides information that could be used in a speech about the proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexican border. It presents both viewpoints, but argues that the wall should not be built. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVNoWall.rtf

Spanish Administration in the Americas in the Sixteenth Century
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A 10 page overview of the way the Spanish administered their colonial holdings in the so-called New World. The author details the subjugation and exploitation the Spanish attempted to exert on the indigenous inhabitants of their new holdings. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPspainA.rtf

Sport in Late Nineteenth Century Mexico
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This 5 page paper focuses on the book Judas at the Jockey Club by William H. Beezley in examining how sport defined Mexican culture. Social stratification in respect to sport is noted as is the significance of Mexican's embrace of sports from Euro-American culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA140mex.rtf

Starting a Business in Mexico
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This 11 page paper focuses attention on a hypothetical case where a German company wants to open its doors in Mexico. Attention is paid to human rights issues particularly in light of the Han Young uprising. Many specifics are included such as changing accounting rules in the nation and the Maquiladora program is discussed in depth. Specifics on the Han Young strike and subsequent legal decision are a large part of the paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA136Mex.rtf

Sugar Cane and the Spanish Conquest
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A 4 page overview of the importance of the sugar industry in the Spanish Conquest. The author contends that the desire for sugar drove much of the international relationships at the time. Spain, consequently, was not above enslaving the indigenous peoples of the Americas nor the indigenous peoples of Africa to fuel her desires for this highly valuable commodity. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPsugarS.rtf

Taxco, Mexico
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses Taxco in terms of silver mining, disease and independence. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCTaxco.rtf

Taylor and Hickey: “Tunnel Kids”
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This 6 page paper discusses the book “Tunnel Kids,” about homeless children living in a storm tunnel that runs between Nogales, Sonora and Nogales, Arizona. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVTunKid.rtf

The Mexican Revolution
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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 American Revolution. Like the early U.S. leaders, they also were not in total agreement as to their vision of how their country's future should be accomplished; however, the Mexican leaders lacked the administrative skills and experience that enabled their U.S. counterparts to compromise and form an effective government. Consequently, the history of revolution in Mexico was much more turbulent than that of the U.S. and was marked by successive revolts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Mexirev.wps

The Business Climate in Mexico
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This 10 page paper examines the business climate in Mexico. A case study, submitted by a student, is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA519Mex.rtf