Introduction relations of the united states with Canada and Mexico. Reasons for difference as regards Mexico. Mexico's fear of the colossus of the north. United states foments internal strife in Mexico. Mexico prospers under Spain -- Spanish background Spanish character trained through eight centuries of struggles with the moor for the successful development of Mexico -- Mexican background the Aztecs. Modern destruction of manuscripts. Aztec rites of human sacrifices. Cannibalism. Aztecs threatened with extinction. False pictures of Aztec civilization -- The conquest Cortes, beloved of the Indians. His desire to preserve, Christianize, and civilize. Treatment of the Indians of the unites states -- Quick results right of patronage. Royal appointment of bishops, erection of diceses, etc. Pope Paul iii and slavery. Beginnings of anti-clericalism. Laws of the indies. Progress and prosperity -- Education schools at missions. Mexican politeness. Peter of Ghent, Sumarraga. Their schools described. Institutions of higher learning. Anti-clerical opposition -- The church never can leave Mexico. Upper California. Success in field. Institutions of charity. Record of service to Mexican people. Antagonism between church and state -- Return to Spain the church suffer from royal patronage. Philip ii of Spain.