Chapter 1: The Country 1. In the early 19th Century, where did most people, and what was the “border economy”?
2. He introduces the concept of “Greater Mexico.” What does he mean by this?
3. What is his point in introducing the story of Brigadier General Juan N. Cortina's return to Texas
from Mexico and the meeting with his mother? (What happened at the meeting? How is the event
interpreted?)
4. What does Paredes suggests is the “Anglo-Texas” view of Mexicans? (Six elements.)

What role did farmers play in the development of economically stable communities? farmers produced enough food to allow others to take on other jobs farmers had difficulty fending off warriors from other groups. women were no longer allowed to farm warriors and craftsmen worked on behalf of the farmers. the abundance of food allowed for civilizations to form under the leadership of a rising political class. next question o turn it in ask for 2014 glvalvon inc. all rights reserved