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Having never learned or heard of Porfirio Diaz before last week’s reading, I genuinely thought he was a good leader and human being. In some respects, Diaz was a good leader, he was able to “modernize” Mexico and stabilize the economy. However, his government was anything but a democracy, it was a dictatorship with its … read full post >>

I need to say that I enjoyed the readings of this week because it involves a lot of stories about Mexico. First of all, I think that countries like Mexico and Chile for example, used to have so many struggles and problems with poor people. With these kind of situations, the Mexican government at the […] read full post >>

I need to say that I enjoyed the readings of this week because it involves a lot of stories about Mexico. First of all, I think that countries like Mexico and Chile for example, used to have so many struggles and problems with poor people. With these kind of situations, the Mexican government at the […] read full post >>

This weeks reading began with the idea that the gilded age never existed, an idea that I found very intriguing. How could it not of existed? The economy boomed, the world became more connected, and infrastructure grew exponentially. However we have to keep in mind that this so call gilded age was not felt by everyone equally, for some it meant a worse life then before, and for others it promised prosperity. The Mexican president Porfirio Diaz is a very controversial figure in history. Before last weeks readings I had...read more read full post >>

The focus of this week was about the the process to freedom from slavery. Specifically targeted towards natives, blacks, and women. It was a difficult topic to read about as you learn about how during this time period colonial leaders wouldn’t do anything to solve such horrible discrimination to maintain themselves in power. You learn […] read full post >>

The focus of this week was about the the process to freedom from slavery. Specifically targeted towards natives, blacks, and women. It was a difficult topic to read about as you learn about how during this time period colonial leaders wouldn’t do anything to solve such horrible discrimination to maintain themselves in power. You learn […] read full post >>

    This chapter was about the modernization of Latin America. Many countries in Latin America looked to Europe as an example of what a modern country should be. They wanted their countries to not only have more of modern values of Europe, but to also have a “feeling” of modernity. This can be seen […] read full post >>

It is funny how as a Mexican I know so little about Porfirio Diaz…actually not so funny. Growing up, my grandmother always talked about him. Every few years we would visit and each time she would take us to the Zocalo and she would tell us about the great things he did as president of … More Week 7 – The Export Boom as Modernity read full post >>

This chapter focuses on the modernization of Latin America right after it gains its independence. According to Dawson, modernization involved innovation. New and advanced technology was invented. For instance railways that extended many miles, and photographs that could provide information and “were also critical to documenting the material signs of progress” (Dawson, p.126). The lives … Continue reading → read full post >>

This chapter focuses on the modernization of Latin America right after it gains its independence. According to Dawson, modernization involved innovation. New and advanced technology was invented. For instance railways that extended many miles, and photographs that could provide information and “were also critical to documenting the material signs of progress” (Dawson, p.126). The lives … Continue reading → read full post >>