Quintana Roo Territory
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Quintana Roo Territory was one of the territories of Mexico
. It was created 24 November 1902 by decree of the President of Mexico
Porfirio Díaz
from land that had previously been part of the State of Yucatán
after the a turning point of the Caste War of Yucatán
. On 8 October 1974 the territory became the present day State of Quintana Roo
.
Territories of Mexico
In the history Mexico contained several territories .The 1824 Constitution of Mexico defined 4 territories, others were created later.- References :*http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evoluci%C3%B3n_de_la_organizaci%C3%B3n_territorial_de_M%C3%A9xico...
. It was created 24 November 1902 by decree of the President of Mexico
President of Mexico
The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state and government of Mexico. Under the Constitution, the president is also the Supreme Commander of the Mexican armed forces...
Porfirio Díaz
Porfirio Díaz
José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori was a Mexican-American War volunteer and French intervention hero, an accomplished general and the President of Mexico continuously from 1876 to 1911, with the exception of a brief term in 1876 when he left Juan N...
from land that had previously been part of the State of Yucatán
Yucatán
Yucatán officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Yucatán is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 106 municipalities and its capital city is Mérida....
after the a turning point of the Caste War of Yucatán
Caste War of Yucatán
The Caste War of Yucatán began with the revolt of native Maya people of Yucatán, Mexico against the population of European descent, called Yucatecos, who held political and economic control of the region. A lengthy war ensued between the Yucateco forces in the north-west of the Yucatán and the...
. On 8 October 1974 the territory became the present day State of Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Quintana Roo is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 10 municipalities and its capital city is Chetumal....
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