People 1
The man who started the revolution
Who is Francisco Madero?
A military commander who later became president of Mexico after gaining control of both the military and government.
Who is Victoriano Huerta?
This plan was issued by Madero that proclaimed himself as president and called for an armed rebellion.
What is The Plan of San Louis Potosi?
This inefficient feudalistic farming system contributed to why Mexico was unable to build itself into a modern capitalist nation.
What is the Hacienda System?
These people supported Madero's regime
What is the middle class?
Supporters of Pancho Villa
Who are Villistas?
This principle was used by Diaz to suppress any dissent within the public and to eliminate any opposition to him through murder, exile, prison, etc.
What is Pan o palo (bread or the club)?
This period of the revolution saw the end of Madero's reign, his death, and the installation of Victoriano Huerta as president.
What are The Ten Tragic Days (La Decena Tragica)?
This revolutionary leader was one of the few who attended the constitutional convention.
Who is Alvaro Obregon?
The American general who led the U.S. Army into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa.
Who is General John Pershing?
This treaty forced Diaz into resignation and exile in France and an agreement to hold elections in the fall of 1911.
What is the Treaty of Ciudad Juarez?
This plan, issued by Zapata in 1911, denounced Madero and advocated for extensive land reform.
What is The Plan of Ayala?
This group of people initially supported Madero but quickly turned away from him after an incident with the police.
Who are industrial workers?
This American official supported a coup in order to topple the Mexican government.
Who is Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson?
This US town was attacked by Pancho Villa in an attempt to provoke the US into war with Carranza led Mexico.
Where is Columbus, New Mexico?
What Mexican port did the US seize to intercept a German Ship and to prevent any deliveries from occurring?
Where is Vera Cruz
The 41st President of Mexico, as recognized by the Convention of Aguascalientes.
Who is Eulalio Gutiérrez?
The Cavalry Commander of Pablo Gonzalez's forces, who was later caught attempting to negotiate with Emiliano Zapata.
Who is Jesus Guajardo?
A type of execution performed during Diaz' reign where prisoners who were caught attempting to escape from prison were shot on the spot. 10,000 died under this execution.
What is Ley Fuga?
A group of Armed Forces that cracked down on strikes during Diaz's reign over Mexico.
Who are The Rurales?