1. Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.
2. Napoleon the 3rd wanted to install Archduke Maximillion of Austria as ruler of Mexico.
3. the french invaded at the Gulf of Mexico alongside the state of veracruz.
4. Abraham Lincoln was prsident of the US at the time.
5. General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin was leader of the Mexican Militia.
6. After the defeat in Puebla, Napoleon sent more troops and overtook the Mexican militia. Maximillion was installed as ruler, but a rebellion happened and the french were overtaken. Maximillion was executed, his bullet ridden shirt is on display at a museum in Mexico City.
7. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated mostly in Puebla, it is celebrated by music, food, beverage, and Mexican customs.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Blog #2
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/gaming.gadgets/02/21/call.of.juarez/index.html.
This article is about a new video game called "Call of Juarez: The Cartel." This game has upset critics and officials by portraying Ciudad Juarez, one of the most deadly cities in Mexico. The mayor of Juarez says that the game is demeaning to the city and it's inhabitants. The first forty days of 2011 averaged at eight homicides a day. The game publisher, Ubisoft, says the game isn't meant to represent real situations in Juarez. I think the people of Juarez need to get over it. Maybe it's a little cruel to say that, but it is JUST a video game. It is meant to be something to entertain people, not demean them.
This article is about a new video game called "Call of Juarez: The Cartel." This game has upset critics and officials by portraying Ciudad Juarez, one of the most deadly cities in Mexico. The mayor of Juarez says that the game is demeaning to the city and it's inhabitants. The first forty days of 2011 averaged at eight homicides a day. The game publisher, Ubisoft, says the game isn't meant to represent real situations in Juarez. I think the people of Juarez need to get over it. Maybe it's a little cruel to say that, but it is JUST a video game. It is meant to be something to entertain people, not demean them.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Kyle Levan's first blog entry
This semester, my goal is to make awesome grades. i am really excited about spanish, i have been wanting to learn another language because i think it will be helpful and very cool.
I personally dont really like blogging. i don't know, but there is just something about the whole world being able to see what i am typing is weird to me. this is my first blog EVER, but i could see how it could be useful in some cases such as class.
if you don't know this already, i am a very laid back guy. of course i have my hyper moments, but all in all, i am very relaxed. i have a hard time finding motivation to do homework just because when i get home, i want to just lay down and chill. this has caused me not to do so well in school. this semester i will try my hardest to do homework and get B's and A's in my classes.
I personally dont really like blogging. i don't know, but there is just something about the whole world being able to see what i am typing is weird to me. this is my first blog EVER, but i could see how it could be useful in some cases such as class.
if you don't know this already, i am a very laid back guy. of course i have my hyper moments, but all in all, i am very relaxed. i have a hard time finding motivation to do homework just because when i get home, i want to just lay down and chill. this has caused me not to do so well in school. this semester i will try my hardest to do homework and get B's and A's in my classes.
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