Mexican Revolution (1910 – 1920)
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The Mexican Revolution was a massive uprising against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. It was led by Francisco Madero, Emiliano Zapata, and Pancho Villa, who fought for democracy, land reform, and workers' rights.
• Causes of the Revolution:
• Porfirio Díaz's dictatorship (Porfiriato) created social inequality, favoring the wealthy.
• Land was concentrated in the hands of a few, leaving peasants without rights.
• Workers and indigenous communities suffered under harsh conditions.
• Key Leaders:
• Francisco Madero: A political reformer who opposed Díaz and became president in 1911 but was later assassinated in 1913.
• Emiliano Zapata: A peasant leader from the south who demanded land reforms with his slogan, “Tierra y Libertad” (Land and Liberty).
• Pancho Villa: A revolutionary general from the north who led armed uprisings against the government.
• The Outcome:
• After years of civil war and violence, the revolution ended with the creation of the Mexican Constitution of 1917.
• Land reforms, workers' rights, and democracy were established, but conflict continued for years.
The revolution was one of the most important social movements in Latin American history, reshaping Mexico's political and economic system.