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Mexican Revolution Timeline

Ania Rosales Espinoza

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Madero's Presidency

Madero's Incarceration

Constitutional Army

Revolutionary Conventions

Huerta's Presidency

Porfirio announces free elections

Decena Trágica

Porfirio Diaz's leaves Mexico

1914s

1912s

1910s

1908s

Beginning of the Revolution

Porfiriato

Mexican revolution

Post-revolution

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Congreso Constituyente

Constitutionalist Army

Pancho Villa is killed

Alvaro Obregón's Presidency

The Legacy

1922s

1920s

1918s

1916s

Enactment of the 1917 constitution

Zapata is killed

Mexican revolution

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What was it?

The constitutionalist army

It was a military force that played a significant role during the Mexican Revolution. It was formed primarily by followers of Venustiano Carranza, Zapata and Pancho Villa. This army fought against the regime of Victoriano Huerta, who had seized power after overthrowing President Francisco I. Madero. They eventually succeeded in defeating Huerta's forces, leading to the establishment of a new government under Carranza's leadership. The Constitutionalist Army played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the Mexican Revolution and laying the groundwork for subsequent political developments in Mexico.

Despite initially seizing power successfully, Huerta's regime faced significant challenges both domestically and internationally.Within a year of the coup, Huerta was forced to resign and flee the country, ending his brief and brutal presidency.

La decena trágica

What happened?

Occurred from February 9 to February 19, 1913, in Mexico City.
A violent coup against President Francisco Madero and his vice president led by Victoriano Huerta
Led to widespread bloodshed and chaos in the capital.
Sparked resistance from revolutionary leaders like Venustiano Carranza, Emiliano Zapata, and Pancho Villa.

On May 25th 1911, Porfirio Díaz leaves Mexico to go to France! There, he lived and died until 1915.

Madero in jail

In 1910, Porfirio Diaz's opponent for the presidency, Fransisco L. Madero, was sent to jail in San Luis Potosí under "trumped-up charges". During his stay, Diaz's announced his victory in the elections, despite Madero having won and his promise of leaving the government from 1908.

The Porfiriato, spanning from 1876 to 1911, was a period of authoritarian rule in Mexico under President Porfirio Díaz. Characterized by economic modernization, foreign investment, and infrastructural development, it also witnessed widespread social inequality, political repression, and the consolidation of power in the hands of the elite. Díaz's regime, marked by stability and progress on the surface, actually had a lot of discontent that eventually erupted into the Mexican Revolution in 1910.

His presidency

1920-1924

Obregón's administration was characterized by significant reforms and political stability. He implemented land reforms aimed at redistributing land to peasants, a crucial step in Mexico's agrarian reform. He also fostered economic development by encouraging foreign investment and modernizing infrastructure. With this said, his term was also marred by political violence, including conflicts with rebel factions and internal strife within his own party. Despite these challenges, Obregón's presidency laid the groundwork for Mexico's social and economic progress in the following decades.

The beginning of the revolution

Plan of San Luis Potosí

It all began with the call to arms by Francisco I. Madero, who denounced the fraudulent re-election of President Porfirio Díaz and demanded democratic reforms. The revolution's initial spark soon ignited a raging inferno, as various factions, led by charismatic leaders such as Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa, joined the fray, each with their own grievances and visions for a new Mexico. Thus, the Mexican Revolution commenced, fueled by a fervent desire for social justice, land reform, and an end to decades of oppression.

Revolutionary manifesto drafted in 1910 by Francisco I. Madero
Outlined Madero's grievances against the Porfirio Díaz regime, including electoral fraud and political repression, and called for democratic reforms and fair elections.
Ultimately served as a catalyst for the Mexican Revolution, mobilizing diverse factions in a collective struggle against the entrenched power structures of the Porfirian era.

What was it?

The constitutionalist army

Victoriano Huerta's presidency, which began in 1913 following the ousting of President Francisco Madero, was marked by corruption, authoritarianism, and widespread violence. Huerta's regime faced fierce opposition from various revolutionary factions, including the forces of Venustiano Carranza, Emiliano Zapata, and Francisco Villa, leading to the escalation of the Mexican Revolution. His tenure ended in 1914, with his resignation and subsequent exile, contributing to the tumultuous and fragmented nature of post-revolutionary Mexico.

-Emiliano Zapata

"Better to die on your feet than to live a lifetime on your knees"

shaped Mexico's modern political landscape. However, the revolution's legacy is complex, as it also left a legacy of political violence, social inequality, and ongoing struggles for justice and human rights. Regardless, the Mexican Revolution remains a symbol of resistance, social change, and national identity, continuing to influence Mexican politics and society to this day.