History

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Here I provide you with additional information about the history of the Federal District:

*Pre-Hispanic Era (1325-1521)*

1. *Tenochtitlan Foundation*: The Aztecs founded the city in 1325.

2. *Azteca Empire*: It expanded under the leadership of Moctezuma I and reached its peak with Moctezuma II.

3. *Culture and religion*: The Aztecs practiced human sacrifices, worshiped gods like Huitzilopochtli and had a rich artistic tradition.

4. *Architecture*: They built temples, palaces and roads, such as the Templo Mayor.

*Conquest and Colony (1521-1821)*

1. *Arrival of Hernán Cortés*: In 1519, Cortés arrived with 500 men.

2. *Fall of Tenochtitlan*: After a long siege, the Spaniards conquered the city in 1521.

3. *Establishment of the Viceroyalty*: In 1535, the Viceroyalty of New Spain was created.

4. *Spanish influence*: The Spanish language, religion and architecture were imposed.

*Independence and Reform (1821-1910)*

1. *War of Independence*: It lasted from 1810 to 1821.

2. *Establishment of the Republic*: In 1824, the Mexican Republic was established.

3. *Liberal reform*: From 1855 to 1876, the Church was separated from the State.

4. *Porfiriato*: From 1876 to 1911, the authoritarian regime of Porfirio Díaz dominated Mexico.

*Revolution and Modernity (1910-1940)*

1. *Mexican Revolution*: It lasted from 1910 to 1920.

2. *Constitution of 1917*: Established social and political rights.

3. *Government of Álvaro Obregón*: From 1920 to 1924, he implemented reforms.

4. *Industrialization and urbanization*: The country experienced economic growth.

*Contemporary era (1940-present)*

1. *Economic development*: Industrialization and services.

2. *Urban growth*: Expansion of the city.

3. *Environmental problems*: Pollution and congestion.

4. *Politicar reforms*: Democratization and citizen participation.

*Key events*

1. *1985 earthquake*: Natural disaster that affected the city.

2. *Economic crisis of 1994*: Financial problems.

3. *Political reform of 1997*: Greater autonomy for the Federal District.

4. *Government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador*: 2018-present.

*Sources*

1. National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)

2. General Archive of the Nation (AGN)

3. Government of the Federal District

4. National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

5. "History of Mexico" by Luis González and González

6. "Mexico City" by Carlos Monsiváis

7. "Brieve History of Mexico" by José Luis Comellas

*Additional resources*

1. National Museum of Anthropology

2. Mexico City Museum

3. Historical Archive of the Federal District

4. National Library of Mexico

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