- American schoolchildren often read heroic stories about “the Mexican-American War” of the 1840s, while their Mexican counterparts learn about the “War of the North American Invasion.” What is the meaning of this difference?
- What were the principal differences between the Liberal and Conservative parties by the mid-nineteenth century? How did these contrasts actually affect politics in Mexico?
- Porfirio Díaz is one of Mexico’s most controversial figures: many see him as a dictator, while others praise his promotion of economic development. Was tyranny a necessary price for progress?
- What were the causes and consequences of the Mexican Revolution? How did it change society and politics?
- What explains the rise, demise, and return to power of the PRI? Does it now pose a threat to Mexican democracy?
- What should be done about illegal immigration from Mexico into the United States? What kind of policy reform would you support?
Modern Latin America
