Causes of the Revolution
What type of problem existed when few people owned most of the land?
Land inequality/land concentration.
What is a caudillo?
A strong military or political leader who gains power through personal control.
In what years did the Maximato take place?
1928–1934.
In what years did the Cristero War take place?
1926–1929.
What is 8×8?
Who was the long-term leader whose rule contributed to the start of the Revolution?
Porfirio Díaz.
Name one caudillo.
Emiliano Zapata/Francisco Villa/Porfirio Díaz.
Who was the “Jefe Máximo” controlling politics during this period?
Plutarco Elías Calles.
What was the main conflict about?
Government vs religious groups.
What is the process by which plants make their food?
Photosynthesis
Name one economic cause of the Mexican Revolution.
Poverty, worker exploitation, or unequal distribution of wealth.
Who became president in 1920 and helped stabilize Mexico after the Revolution?
Álvaro Obregón.
What happened to Álvaro Obregón in 1928?
(+50 points if you mention the place)
He was assassinated.
What law intensified the conflict in 1926?
The Calles Law.
What instrument has keys, pedals, and strings?
Piano
What is a “revolutionary fiction”?
A simplified or exaggerated idea used to motivate people to support the Revolution.
What problem did caudillos create after the Revolution?
Power struggles and instability.
Why did presidents during the Maximato have limited power?
Because Calles controlled decisions behind the scenes.
Give one cause of the Cristero War.
Anti-clerical laws/restriction of religion.
What continent is Egypt located in?
Africa
Why were revolutionary “myths” useful for mobilizing people?
Because they simplified complex problems and emotionally motivated people to act.
Why was it difficult for Mexico to transition from caudillos to democracy?
Power was based on military strength and personal loyalty, not institutions
How did the Maximato balance stability and control?
It reduced conflict but concentrated power and limited democracy.
Why did some people become Cristeros?
Because they believed their religious freedom was being attacked.
Which is the next number in the sequence of PI: 3.1415926535...
8.