Mexico's History

1. The conquistador responsible for conquering the Aztec Empire
6. In 1840, Central America separated into five countries; the two territories that did not gain independence were _____ and Panama
9. In 1900, Panama gained independence from ____.
10. In the 1600s, the Caribbean became the center of what industry?
11. When the Native American population began dying, the Europeans began bringing in what group to work on plantations?
13. A period of violent, sweeping change
15. First area in the Caribbean to gain independence
16. The Aztec capital city built on a lake
18. In 1959, who overthrew the Cuban government and established a communist dictatorship?
19. The three advantages the Spanish had over the Aztec: ____, European diseases, and Aztec enemies
20. Military strongmen who ruled the region's countries

2. The transfer of plants, animals, and people between Europe, Asia, and Africa on one side and the Americas on the other
3. A food that is eaten regularly
4. Led a rebellion against Spanish rule in Mexico in 1810
5. A large farm
7. Led the charge for Haitian independence
8. This ancient civilization was known for their great cities, complex writing, and accurate calendar
10. Extra; more than is needed
12. A Spanish explorer of the early Americas
14. A policy based on control of one country by another
17. Farm product grown for sale