Mexican Revolution Research Paper

Many historians believe that the Mexican Revolution was the first great revolution of the twentieth century. Beginning in 1910 and ending in the 1920’s, the Revolution was a result of several economic, social, and political conflicts. However, during the course of the Revolution, many more conflicts arose. With numerous transitions of presidents and political powers and a civil war, the impact on the average Mexican citizen can be argued. Nevertheless, despite the abundance of conflicts caused by the Revolution, many positive changes occurred and the Revolution was ultimately a success. Prior to the Revolution, Mexico’s economic conditions were in disarray. As a result of the Wars of Independence and the widespread fighting that occurred in Mexico, several industries were damaged and experienced decreased production levels. The gold and silver mines, which the Spaniards had upheld previously, flooded and produced two-thirds less than the times before the war. The textile industry also suffered as a …show more content…
Campesinos, or country people, prevalent in the center and the south of Mexico, earned their sparse livings from the land. The classic peasantry of Mexico, however, provided Mexico with a large mass of native workers, allowing Mexico to fully express its antiforeign sentiments. Many people worked in the agricultural sector of the Mexican economy and lived on haciendas where they experienced serfdom in all but name.
The impoverished masses of Mexico were under the influence of two powers, the church and the military. The church, which was still wealthy after the Wars of Independence, closely allied itself with the upper class of Mexico. Profits were generated from its widespread banking operation and loans to large landowners. However, the masses experiencing hardship received little benefit from the immensely wealthy church and eventually opposed this part of the political scene in