Mexico: A Changing Land (Syncap Version)

Duration: 0:21:00

Year Published: 1970

Creator: Alfred Higgins Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Presents the geography and history of Mexico and views the country. Explains that Mexico was backward in development because of the many years of colonial exploitation and fighting that preceded national independence. Notes that many parts of Mexico are still poor and undeveloped, with illiteracy and primitive methods of farming posing major problems. Emphasizes that some progress is being made especially in agriculture, where dams and irrigation canals are being built and machinery and fertilizer are being introduced. Describes the Mexican fishing industry and points out the importance of tourism to the national economy (tourists buy many art objects made by Mexican craftsmen). Shows how Mexican towns and cities are laid out, particularly the capital, Mexico City.

Complete Record: , Presents the geography and history of Mexico and views the country. Explains that Mexico was backward in development because of the many years of colonial exploitation and fighting that preceded national independence. Notes that many parts of Mexico are still poor and undeveloped, with illiteracy and primitive methods of farming posing major problems. Emphasizes that some progress is being made especially in agriculture, where dams and irrigation canals are being built and machinery and fertilizer are being introduced. Describes the Mexican fishing industry and points out the importance of tourism to the national economy (tourists buy many art objects made by Mexican craftsmen). Shows how Mexican towns and cities are laid out, particularly the capital, Mexico City.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.