Shauna Healey
Christopher Woolley
LAH 3931: Conquest & Conflict in Mexico
Essay #2: Mexican Revolution
A Revolution of Many Faces
Revolutions generally have two sides. For example, the American Revolution was fought between the northeastern colonies of the New World and Great Britain. The Mexican Revolution, however, greatly differs because it was composed of several civil wars with many different political and radical leaders with opposite views on how to reform the country. The Mexican Revolution involves a complex range of events and political players who sought power to change the Mexican political structure. The outburst of the Mexican Revolution was the result of the long-lasting reign of Porfirio Diaz and reached its complexity with …show more content…
Francisco Madero, for example, was motivated to run in the 1910 election (Chavez 201). Madero’s campaign focused on developing a centralized government, sympathizing for workers on haciendas, suffrage, and no re-election (Woolley). In response, Diaz has Madero arrested and exiled to the United States, then claims the presidency for himself (Chavez 214). While in America, Madero drafts the Plan de San Luis Potosi, calling “upon the nation to rise up in arms” against the Porfirian government (Chavez 214). Although the text was vague, Madero was advocating for a political, rather than social revolution (Woolley). His plan momentarily gained support from several important players of the Mexican revolution. The conflict between Diaz and Madero was the start of Mexican civil war and resulted in the formation of other revolutionary groups. All of these players brought opposing ideology on political and social reforms for the Mexican nation, resulting in widespread violence and swift changes in …show more content…
By the time Obregon took office, Porfirio Diaz was defeated, exiled, and deceased, Madero fled to France for the remainder of his life, Huerta was forced to resign then exiled, Carranza was assassinated, and Zapata was murdered on April 10, 1919. By the end of the revolution, “Pancho” Villa and Obregon were the only players left standing. Obregon held office until 1923. He made a deal with Villa, offering him to live on a ranch in the mountains and to forget his revolutionary tendencies (Woolley). In return, Obregon promised to pardon Villa’s life. Villa agreed and lived on his ranch for several years, until he was murdered. In 1928 Obregon was re-elected after Calles’ presidency, but was assassinated before he could reclaim the position
Christopher Woolley
LAH 3931: Conquest & Conflict in Mexico
Essay #2: Mexican Revolution
A Revolution of Many Faces
Revolutions generally have two sides. For example, the American Revolution was fought between the northeastern colonies of the New World and Great Britain. The Mexican Revolution, however, greatly differs because it was composed of several civil wars with many different political and radical leaders with opposite views on how to reform the country. The Mexican Revolution involves a complex range of events and political players who sought power to change the Mexican political structure. The outburst of the Mexican Revolution was the result of the long-lasting reign of Porfirio Diaz and reached its complexity with …show more content…
Francisco Madero, for example, was motivated to run in the 1910 election (Chavez 201). Madero’s campaign focused on developing a centralized government, sympathizing for workers on haciendas, suffrage, and no re-election (Woolley). In response, Diaz has Madero arrested and exiled to the United States, then claims the presidency for himself (Chavez 214). While in America, Madero drafts the Plan de San Luis Potosi, calling “upon the nation to rise up in arms” against the Porfirian government (Chavez 214). Although the text was vague, Madero was advocating for a political, rather than social revolution (Woolley). His plan momentarily gained support from several important players of the Mexican revolution. The conflict between Diaz and Madero was the start of Mexican civil war and resulted in the formation of other revolutionary groups. All of these players brought opposing ideology on political and social reforms for the Mexican nation, resulting in widespread violence and swift changes in …show more content…
By the time Obregon took office, Porfirio Diaz was defeated, exiled, and deceased, Madero fled to France for the remainder of his life, Huerta was forced to resign then exiled, Carranza was assassinated, and Zapata was murdered on April 10, 1919. By the end of the revolution, “Pancho” Villa and Obregon were the only players left standing. Obregon held office until 1923. He made a deal with Villa, offering him to live on a ranch in the mountains and to forget his revolutionary tendencies (Woolley). In return, Obregon promised to pardon Villa’s life. Villa agreed and lived on his ranch for several years, until he was murdered. In 1928 Obregon was re-elected after Calles’ presidency, but was assassinated before he could reclaim the position