-What was Mexico like before their independence movement? -What other country, empire, or other political entity controlled the area?
-What did this power use the land/people for? (Why did they have an interest to maintain it?)
Slide 3-4 (10 Points)
- How did your country become independent?
-Was this a violent revolution or a peaceful transfer of power?
-Why was there a change?
-Who were the major figures of the revolution/independence movement?
-What were the major events of this change of power (battles, demonstrations, etc.)
Slide 5-6 (10 Points)
-How was your country organized politically, socially, religiously, and economically following independence?
-Were there any counter-revolutions or relapses in independence?
-What has changed politically, socially, religiously, and economically since the time following independence?
-How is the country organized politically, socially, religiously, and economically today?
Slide 7-8 (10 Points)
What is the culture of your country’s people?
-Describe the following aspects of culture as it stands today and how it developed over time: -Arts -Activities/Recreation
-Music -Language -Intellectual accomplishments
-Customs/Holidays
-Food –Entertainment

Spelling, Grammar, Legibility, and creativity – 10 Points
Title Slide (5 points)
Your name
Country’s name
Thesis Statement
Works Cited Slide (5 Points)

Project Total – 60 Points