SET 6 — Mexican Revolution & U.S. Involvement

Mexican Revolution

Series of revolts beginning in 1910 to overthrow dictatorship and reform Mexico.

Victoriano Huerta

Military dictator of Mexico not recognized by Wilson.

Venustiano Carranza

Constitutional leader supported by the U.S. after Huerta’s resignation.

Veracruz Incident (1914)

U.S. military occupied Veracruz to prevent German arms shipments.

ABC Powers

Argentina, Brazil, and Chile; mediated tensions between the U.S. and Mexico.

Pancho Villa

Mexican revolutionary who attacked the U.S. border.

Columbus, New Mexico Raid (1916)

Villa killed American civilians, prompting U.S. retaliation.

Punitive Expedition

U.S. military mission led by General John J. Pershing to capture Pancho Villa.