Assignment 6 powerpoint
- 1. Zapata and the Mexican Revolution By: John Womack, Jr. Samantha Baker August 13, 2010
- 2. Mexican Revolution Began in 1910 Led predominantly by Francisco I. Madero A revolt against Porfirio Díaz After a short while, the revolution became a full blown civil war
- 3. Porfirio Díaz Porfirio Díaz was elected president of Mexico continuously from 1876 to 1911 With the exception of a four year term served by Manuel González during 1880-1884 and a short time in 1876 when he left interim president, Juan N. Méndez, in charge Viewed as a dictator by many because of his ruling Fell out of power during the Mexican Revolution
- 4. Emiliano Zapata Elected leader of the Anencuilco people, mainly because of his family reputation He became a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution He led the Liberation Army of the South during the revolution Joined forces with Madero in the lobby against President Díaz
- 5. La Decena Trágica The Ten Tragic Days A ten day siege beginning on February 9, 1913, in Mexico City After costing the lives of hundreds of innocent people, and causing huge devastation and destruction, the siege ended with the assassination of President Francisco Madero