Collapse of the Mayan Civilization : The Mayans had a
strong and complex civilization from A.D. 250 to A.D. 900. At
the peak of their strength, between 800 and 900 A.D., this great
empire suddenly collapsed. Archeologists have debated about
the causes of the collapse; with overpopulation, disease, insect
plagues, peasant revolts against the ruling classes (civil wars),
and climate change being among the conditions theorized as
being responsible. Warfare leading to the balkanization of the
culture is said to have effected the fall as well. Recently, the
discovery of a major volcanic eruption has increased the
probability of weather playing a large role in the collapse.
Beginning around 800 A.D. the Yucatan suffered a severe
200-year drought. It is likely that a combination of all of these
influences came together to bring about the fall of the Mayan
Empire. This 10 page paper examines the possible causes, with
an emphasis on warfare and drought. Bibliography lists 12
sources. Maycoll.wps

Travel in Yucatan : A 10 page analysis of John Stephens'
nineteenth century classic Incidents of Travel in Yucatan. In
1841, John Stephens and F. Catherwood traveled through
Yucatan visiting haciendas and ruins. Together they produced
one of the definitive travel accounts of the nineteenth century as
well as a great book of archaeological discovery. Bibliography
lists 3 sources. 99mayan.wps

Training American Managers To Work In Mexico :
A 16 page training manual in which the writer presents an
overview of procedures and techniques for training managers of
a fictitious company to work in Mexico. Some of the key
concepts covered include : solution-based thinking, cultural
awareness, social issues, empathy, and more. Appendix
included. Bibliography lists 7 supporting sources.
Trainman.wps

U.S.-Mexico Relations : A 5 page research paper on the
historical conflicts and solutions between the U.S. and Mexico.
The writer focuses on the Spanish American War, Mexican
War, other incursions by the U.S., and upon the political and
social issues behind that history. Historical review leads to an
answer to the question of why the two nations never formed a
union. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Usmexrel.wps

The International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War :
This 10 page paper focuses on the international forces that
helped to oppose the Spanish Fascists in the late 1930s. Stories,
particularly of American volunteers, are told and problems they
faced as a result of involvement are relayed. Bibliography lists 5
sources. SA22Spsh.wps

Manifest Destiny & The Mexican War : This 5 page paper
defines and explores the concept of manifest destiny. The
position taken is that the United States was wrong in its action
to violently seize Mexican property. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Manimexi.wps

Comparison / U.S. & Mexico Politics, Judiciary : An 8 page
comparison of the two countries in terms of the party system,
electoral system, and the judiciary. Other information touched
on includes the executive branches of government, recent
changes in Mexico, and apathy in the U.S. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Umexico.doc

The Mexican Peso Crisis and Clinton's Bailout Plan :
A 4 page look at the Mexican Peso crisis of the 1990's and
some of the factors concerning President Bill Clinton's decision
to bail Mexico out. A good overview of economic reasons for
the devaluation of the Peso is provided and Clinton's plan is
criticized based upon available economic research. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Peso.wps

The Mexican Peso Crisis / Did the U.S. Exhibit a Newfound
Isolationism ? : In this 5 page essay, the writer examines what
U.S. actions (or lack thereof) in responses to the Peso crisis
might suggest about our post-Cold War foreign policy. The role
of Congress, the President, and various other political factors
are assessed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Peso2.wps
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