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In the Context of the Subjective Nature of Historical Events

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In the context of the subjective nature of historical events, contrast the American and Mexican perspectives on the Monroe Doctrine. Which popular statement typifies the difference between the perspectives?
F. Kennedy's proclamation during a visit to Mexico that "Geography has made us neighbors, tradition has made us friends." North Americans may be surprised to learn that most Mexicans felt it more accurate to say "Geography has made us closer, tradition has made us far apart."


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Amygdala

An almond-shaped mass of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in emotion regulation, memory processing, and decision-making.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, responsible for coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, regulating body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and associated with learning and emotions.

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