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Macultepec

Macultepec is a village of the Centro municipality, in the Mexican state of Tabasco. The etymology of Macultepec's name comes from the Chontal Macuiltepeque, meaning "on five hills". It is one of seven villages of the Centro municipality and one of 13 Regional Development Centers (DCR) that develop the majority of the economic and social activities of the municipality. Founded officially in 1744 by the Spaniard Ignacio Isidro de Avalos, employee of the Pardos Company.

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Macultepec is a village of the Centro municipality, in the Mexican state of Tabasco. The etymology of Macultepec's name comes from the Chontal Macuiltepeque, meaning "on five hills". It is one of seven villages of the Centro municipality and one of 13 Regional Development Centers (DCR) that develop the majority of the economic and social activities of the municipality. Founded officially in 1744 by the Spaniard Ignacio Isidro de Avalos, employee of the Pardos Company.

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  1. date of foundation: 1744 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of foundation is "1744". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378754729

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