The Mexican Revolution

Who was Porfirio Díaz?

He was a dictator. His centralized government benefited the army, foreign capitalists, large landowners, and the catholic church.

Did Porfirio Diaz allow unions and strikes?

He was not aligned with the interests of unions and strikes. He would often suppress them through government force. His policies heavily favored wealthy landowners infringing on worker’s rights.

Who were the major supporters of Porfirio Diaz?

Major supports of Porfirio Diaz were a group called the “Cientificos.“ They were a group of intellectuals and bureaucrats who believed in governing Mexico based on large landowners, foreign investors, and the catholic church.

What were the causes that triggered the Mexican Revolution?

Many people were upset with Porfirio Diaz’s rule, many disliked that he favored wealthy landowners and industrialists.

What percentage of Mexican peasants was landless by 1910?

Two-thirds of the Mexican population were peasants.

Who were the two most relevant revolutionary leaders in the Mexican Revolution?

Francisco Pancho Villa was a key figure in the revolutionary movement that forced out Porfirio Diaz. He displayed his talents as a soldier and organizer. Emiliano Zapata was an accomplished guerrilla leader and strongly opposed systems that characterized rural Mexican life. He fought for land reform.