History of Mexico (Honors) Credit Hours: 3 hours Mexican history from pre-Aztec times to the modern era. Pre- Columbian Mexico, the era of Spain's colonial rule (1519-1810), the struggle for independence, and the turbulent years of post- independence chaos will be covered. Also, the Juárez years (1855-1872), the long reign of Porfírio Díaz, and the epic Mexican Revolution, its effects and aftermath leading up to the present day. Course Type: Honors Level: Undergraduate