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This 5 page paper examines identity issues of Mexicans and the role played by this nineteenth century leader. The industrial revolution is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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the homeland. In that context, it is related to many things such as economics, politics and culture. The culture of the homeland, and particularly when one resides there indefinitely, is
something that becomes a part and parcel of who someone is, defining them for the rest of their lives. A patriarchal culture for example will say much about who a
man or woman is, based on gender. Mexican identity is somewhat tricky. There are many stereotypes. Even today, people see that border as one to try to protect. It
is known that many illegal aliens cross that large but sometimes arduous border. Unlike Canada, a nation that has values more like the U.S., Mexico is viewed as a country
plagued with problems. It has suffered socially and economically. Yet, when looking back thought history, and particularly at the nineteenth century, one can see that for a brief time at
least, Mexico would flourish. The middle of the nineteenth century would witness great strides in industry. Of course, the industrial revolution was upon the world, and so there is
a more general influence. However, for it to properly manifest in Mexico took work. Mexico would do well but again, this was really contingent on the efforts of the leadership
that was around at the time. Meyer explains: "Porfirio D?az controlled the destiny of the Mexican nation for a third of a century" (413). This is important. The things
he did paved the way for progress for the Mexican community at large. And it should be noted that the government played a significant role. It has been said that
the people were concerned about their rights and desired peace overall (Joseph and Henderson, 272). It was a nation where the people would rule, or at least attempted to do
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