Both the Mexican Revolution and the Russian Revolution happened in the early 20th century. Though the events of each revolution weren’t correspondent, the revolutions themselves had the same goal. The outcome wasn’t exactly the same for the both of them, but similarities can be traced between the two. It’s notable that neither revolution had the intended outcome in the end. The Mexican and Russian revolutions were caused from the peasant’s need for land, both had a somewhat successful outcome, and both had shaky relations with the U.S. at this time. The Mexican and Russian revolutions both were caused by peasant revolt over land. The peasants had suffered economically for centuries, and were tired of it. Both Russian and Mexican peasants
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Seems to be involved in everything that happens in this world. After their respective revolutions, neither country was on bad terms with America. The U.S. had a new policy in effect with Mexico. The United States didn’t approve of Russia’s communist government, but didn’t have hostile relations with them. Russia believed in worldwide communism, which the U.S. didn’t approve of. But during World War II, America and Russia had teamed up to defeat Germany, but the alliance lasted until its goal was reached. After WWII, the cold war had started and diplomatic relations went down the toilet. Even now Russia and the U.S. only want to irritate each other. At the beginning of the Mexican revolution, America sided with those who supported American interests. America invaded Mexico briefly for imprisoning several sailors, which created anti-American feelings through Latin America. However, relations did get better over time. President Franklin D. Roosevelt adopted the Good Neighbor Policy in the 1930s. This policy lessened U.S. meddling with Mexican affairs, and withdrew troops stationed in some Latin American countries (p. 1935). The policy favored nationalism and improved relations between the U.S. and Latin America . This policy has been successful for over 80 years, but now Mexican immigration is seen as a problem in the United States today. Being the international police, the U.S.
Seems to be involved in everything that happens in this world. After their respective revolutions, neither country was on bad terms with America. The U.S. had a new policy in effect with Mexico. The United States didn’t approve of Russia’s communist government, but didn’t have hostile relations with them. Russia believed in worldwide communism, which the U.S. didn’t approve of. But during World War II, America and Russia had teamed up to defeat Germany, but the alliance lasted until its goal was reached. After WWII, the cold war had started and diplomatic relations went down the toilet. Even now Russia and the U.S. only want to irritate each other. At the beginning of the Mexican revolution, America sided with those who supported American interests. America invaded Mexico briefly for imprisoning several sailors, which created anti-American feelings through Latin America. However, relations did get better over time. President Franklin D. Roosevelt adopted the Good Neighbor Policy in the 1930s. This policy lessened U.S. meddling with Mexican affairs, and withdrew troops stationed in some Latin American countries (p. 1935). The policy favored nationalism and improved relations between the U.S. and Latin America . This policy has been successful for over 80 years, but now Mexican immigration is seen as a problem in the United States today. Being the international police, the U.S.