The Virgin of Guadalupe is an image of the Virgin Mary that appeared on the cloak of a Mexican farmer in 1531. Its authenticity is debated, but it is revered by many Catholics and Mexicans as a unifying symbol of Mexico. Conflicting reports exist about the image’s origin and nature, but it remains in the […]
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-US War, with the US largely enforcing terms on Mexico. The treaty allowed for the purchase of large areas of former Mexican territory at a low price, including present-day California, Nevada, and Utah. The acquisition greatly influenced events leading up to the American Civil War. The war began […]
