The Beginning of the Revolution
What was the time period of Porfirio Díaz’s rule called?
The Porfiriato
Who was the president of Mexico before the Revolution began?
Porfirio Díaz
What document called for the beginning of the Mexican Revolution?
The Plan of San Luis
What event in Puebla, on November 18, 1910, marked the beginning of the Revolution?
The attack on the Serdán family
Who became president after Porfirio Díaz resigned?
Francisco I. Madero
What movement wanted to stop politicians from being re-elected repeatedly?
The Anti-Reelection Movement
Who was the leader who wrote the Plan of Ayala?
Emiliano Zapata
What article of the Plan of San Luis gave hope to farmers?
Article 3
What rebellion did Pascual Orozco lead in 1912?
Pascual Orozco’s Rebellion
What was the first democratic government of the 20th century in Mexico?
Madero’s Presidency
What book did Francisco I. Madero write in 1908 criticizing Díaz’s reelections?
What is The Presidential Succession of 1910?
What revolutionary leader was known for his actions in northern Mexico?
Pancho Villa
What was the plan written by Emiliano Zapata that demanded land reform?
The Plan of Ayala
What ten-day event led to Madero’s arrest and assassination?
The Tragic Ten Days (La Decena Trágica)
Why did some groups rebel against Madero’s government?
He did not quickly solve social problems
What date did Francisco I. Madero set for the rebellion against Díaz in the Plan of San Luis?
November 20, 1910
Who betrayed Francisco I. Madero and became president after his assassination?
Victoriano Huerta
What political party did Madero create in 1909?
The National Anti-Reelection Party
What military leader defeated Pascual Orozco in 1912?
General Victoriano Huerta
What was the name of the farmers’ rebellion that led to the Plan of Ayala?
Farmers’ Rebellion (1911-1912)
Which city’s fall in May 1911 led to Díaz’s resignation?
Ciudad Juárez
What U.S. ambassador helped Huerta take power?
Henry Lane Wilson
What was the name of the document that rejected the 1910 election results?
The Plan of San Luis
Where did Porfirio Díaz go after resigning as president?
France
Who were the vice president and president who were assassinated in 1913?
José María Pino Suárez and Francisco I. Madero