Question

focus skill: make inferences
answer the questions below to make inferences about mexico’s history and how various cultures have influenced it.

1. why did cortés take advantage of other native groups’ hatred of the aztecs?

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1. why were spanish conquistadors not affected by smallpox?

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1. how did the spanish conquest negatively affect south americans?

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1. why did miguel hidalgo launch the struggle for independence?

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1. how did the unequal social order inspire josé morelos to continue the quest for self - government?

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1. why did mexico’s plan for anglos to settle the area of texas not work?

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1. why wasn’t santa anna’s defeat of rebellious texans at the alamo a complete victory for mexico?

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1. why did france send troops to mexico after the war between mexico and the united states ended?

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1. why do you think benito juárez’s vision for reform in mexico did not last?

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Explanation:

These questions are about Mexico's history and cultural influences, so the subfield of History (under Social Science) is most appropriate. Each question requires inferring historical events, causes, and effects related to Mexico's past, including conquests, independence movements, and political plans.

Answer:

The subfield is History (under Social Science).