Empire Builders: Mexico.

Empire Builders: Mexico

The Spanish Conquest

The Spanish Conquest laid the groundwork for 300 years of colonial rule, which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system. (60 minutes)

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Tue, 10/22 at 10:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Civil War: Church Versus State

The conflict between church and state leads to civil war and a French invasion; Maximillian is defeated and executed. (60 minutes)

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The Mexican Revolution

Exploring the Mexican Revolution in the early part of the last century; the roles of revolutionaries Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Venustiano Carranza and Álvaro Obregón. (60 minutes)