Feelings of nationalism declined because the war destroyed farmlands across the country. American military leaders became unpopular for leading the country into a costly war
The female Indian's name is La Malinche. She is also known for various names such as Malinalli, Malintzin and Dona Marina. She was one of the women slaves that were sold to the Spaniards. She played a great role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire by acting as the interpreter of the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes.
