Miriam Ramirez

Period 5

Mexican Revolution

Thesis: Dictatorship has the responsibility to provide peasants and farmers their rights to a justified

compensation throughout Mexico in 1800s- 1900s.

Project type: Website

Primary Sources

“Emiliano Zapata seated with other Mexican Revolutionaries.” Image. Library of Congress. World History:

The Modern Era. ABD-CLIO, 2013. Web. 15 Oct. 2013.

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clio.com.ilsweb.lvccld.org/Search/Display/1673648?terms=mexican+revolution>.

Emiliano Zapata a prominent source to the Mexican revolution. In this image he is in the center

which shows his importance along with other revolutionaries in the library of congress his side.

Emiliano Zapata having to be proved for his family at a young age and depending on small farm

land, which was threatened by the corrupted government dicator Porfirio iaz. Quickly recruiting

army of farmers to protect their community after the government practice of ‘land reform’ was

instituted by Diaz, which forced peasants to work on large plantations that often, abused peasant

farmers and the seeds of revolution were born. Emiliano is a valuable source to my project

because his involvement in the restoration of the land to the citizen and claiming superior

positioning affected the revolution.

“Francisco Madero.” Image. Library of Congress. World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2013 .

Web. 15 Oct. 2013.

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Francisco Madero a heroic political figure that triggered the Mexican revolution because he

empathized common people that were suffering against socialism, under the dictatorship of

Porfirio Diaz. Madero had hopes of becoming elected for presidency and changes he wanted to

do concerning negligence over peasant farmers, which never happened because Diaz was in

denial of letting his position go thus sent Francisco into exile. After fleeing Mexico he created a

declaration to Diaz which begun the revolution shortly latter he gathered a group of followers and

created many revolts against their government. In my project Francisco is an important character

that will have many additional info since he began the spark to the fire.

“Francisco Madero: Plan of San Luis Potosi (1910).”World History: The Modern ………Era.ABC.ABC-

CLIO, 2013. Web 16 Oct.2013.

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Francisco Madero ran for presidential election, against Porfirio Diaz and was then Ordered

imprisonment by Diaz, but instead Madero fled into exile and issued a statement on November

20. His statement argues an “administration of Justice”, instead of imparting protection to the

weak, merely serves to legalize the plundering committed by the strong” which he supports by

saying that Diaz has maintained power at all costs, and under his rule a bias democratic republic

has been created. With the struggle of his fellow citizens he strongly implied that due to the lack

of recognizing political standings liberty cannot be justified. Thus he suggested those who have

confidence in him to unite in order to compel Diaz with arms. This is necessary for my project,

since it declares the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, the conditions people underwent and

views or arguments of a political leader.

“Mexican Revolution of 1910.” Image. Hulton Archive. World History: The Modern Era .ABC-CLIO, 2013 .

Web. 15 Oct. 2013.

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ution>.

This image shows Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata two ideal revolutionary figures that lead

peasant and farmer on horseback as a representation of the rights they deserve and the land

they rightfully own. This image is credible because it shows the significance among the number of

people who thought it was justified to go against their obligation such as working in a plantation,

which was indicated because the Mexican flag was being held, illustrating a revolt by farmers for

Mexican rights. This visual aid is used to show thee power and influence Pancho Villa and

Emiliano had, along with the people who sought to join them.

“Porfirio Diaz.” Image. Library of Congress. World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2013 . Web. 15

Oct. 2013.

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ution>.

This image shows the dictator Porfirio Diaz, an important to Mexico history whom influenced from

1876 1911. Before being in presidency, he was an ideal military hero which led his into becoming

a dictator. He directed Mexico into an international economy, which was an ideal motive in those

years until begun social and political contradictions lead to the Mexican revolution in 1910, which

overthrew him. In my project, the ordeals under the rules of Diaz were key impacts among the

beginning of the Mexican Revolution.

“Pancho Villa.” Image. Library of Congress. World History: The Modern Er. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 15

Oct. 2013.

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Pancho Villa a great revolutionary general of 1910, a grand importance to his social and military

exploits. Till this day he is a recognizable symbol of Mexican nationalism and social justice,

although he was seen as a killer, bandit, and a revolutionary leader. After agreeing to Madeo’s

promise to change the lower class he led in the revolution. He fought alongside Venustiano

Carranza against the new dictator Victor Huerta who murdered Mardeo. Pancho Villa a strong

figure this is used in my project to help notice the people who are willing to stand up for

themselves.

Stearns, Peter N., Stephen S. Gosch, and Erwin P. Grieshaber. “LATIN AMERICA 48 20th Century Latin

American Politics: The Revolutionary Challenge. “Documents In World History”. Fifth Ed. New York:

Pearson Education Inc., 2009. 378-380.Print.

Addresses the Revolutionary Council their declaration of principles, which is to redeem the

Fatherland from the dictatorship that oppressed them. It list a plan that begins with acceptance

Francisco’s accusation leading General Emiliano Zapata being recognized as a chief in the

Revolution and continues with the suffering Mexican citizens due to industries or agriculture

because of the monopoly of land. Persuades to the passing of the laws of disentailment and

nationalization will be applied appropriate and the result will create prosperity and happiness

within the Fatherland. This will be used as a brief layering of a resolution that was established but

never came into action due to series of conflicts.

Stearns, Peter N., Stephens S. Gosch, and Erwin P. Grieshaber. “LATIN AMERICA 28 Independence

And Consolidation of New States. “Documents In Worlds History. Fifth Ed. New York: Pearson Education

Inc., 2009. 222-224.Print.

Porfirio Diaz states numerous changes during his rule. Knowing the time of unprepared and

divided people had to be resolved with a democratic government, in which he accomplished. After

wanting to leave presidency, it was heavily suggested that he remained which he stated showed

the nations trust in him. Under his command they adopted a patriarchal policy, industry and

commerce to develop stability, and the principle of democracy. Satisfied with his democratic

principles that grew into Mexico and claiming Mexico arose peacefully and as a useful nation.

This is valuable information because throughout his speeches Diaz only mentions the positive

influence he brought out but he never mentions his democratic principles becoming an issue that

triggered the revolution.

Bulnes, Francisco, and Dora Scott. The Whole truth about Mexico; President Wilson’s responsibility, New

York: M Bulnes book company, 1916. Print.

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<http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t45q5qc25;view=1up;seq=7>.

In this book, Francisco Bulnes a representative and senator in the Mexican congress for thirty

years that viewed the Mexican revolution as a social, international problem and a terrible

experience for people that starved were frustrated and stressed. He states that the ‘ objective of

the book is to arrive at the truth, guided by one master passion, the passion for justice.’ He

provided calculations of the general statics complied by the Mexican government to the Mexican

republic, states and territories, he also includes wages and payments which have changed over

time and govern. This important information for my project since it provides background

information and the authors encounters with many people and their experiences.

Turner, John Kenneth. “Barbarous Mexico.” Historical Text Archive: Electronic History Resources, 1990.

Charles H. Kerr & Company, n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2013.

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<http://historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?action=read&artid=164>.

In this book, John Turner claims that slavery, poverty, and illiteracy were due to the judgment to

the financial and political organization-‘system’ of General Porfirio Diaz. Saw it as injustice of

charging the blame for those conditions upon Diaz, since he was the government of Mexico, and

caused the degradation of the Mexican people Lands of natives and farmers are now in the

hands of the government or persons to whom members have sold profit and the people aren’t

being helped to keep their land but to select the best lands for the country, register them, and

evict the owners. In which hundreds of thousands of farmers lost their property. I can use this

information to support the fact that porfirio Diaz is at fault and the effect it caused the farmers.

Whitney, Casper. WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH MEXICO?. N.: The Macmillan Company,1916. Print.

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<http://www.archive.org/stream/whatsmatterwithm00whitrich#page/n5/mode/2up>.

Caspar Whitney strongly infers the abuse of her people being driven from their homes and denied

protection of the government. States that the easiest this for Mexico to do is go into a revolution

since their constitution ‘ does not agree with the nature and the character of the people’, Whitney

states that Diaz is a character by setting up is ballots and he isn’t worthy of ever having govern.

On the other hand Madero is seen as brave and not weak since he actually wants to make a

change until Diaz and his people whom lack the principles of consideration. This primary source

is important to my research since it provide opinions and a foundations of many events that

occurred throughout the Mexican revolution.

“1917 Mexican Constitution.” Latin American Studies. N.P., 31 Jan. 1917. Web. 15 Oct.2013

Document URL

<http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/mexico/1917-Constitution.htm>.

This shows the Mexican Constitution created in 1917. It guaranteed the rights to individuals, such

as the freedom of religious beliefs and how to treat Mexican citizens. It covers the national;

sovereignty, form of government, election, and installation of congress, the enhancement in laws

and the responsibilities of public officials, along with much more. This will help my project since it

provides certain laws such that must be followed and maintained, which Diaz had neglected.

La Redaccion Dias de Mexico Servicio de Noticias del Pasado. “ INEHRM-Secreatria de Educacion

publica.” INEHRM- Secretaria de Educacion Publica. N.P., 29 Sept. 1909. Web. 19 Oct. 2013.

Document URL

<http://www.inehrm.gob.mx/Portal/PtMain.php?pagina=diasdemexico-detalle&cat=3>.

In this newspaper, it is concerning the constitutive act of Mexico Anti- Reeleccionista. Founded in

1909 in its strategy, it talks about expensive propaganda in order to ensure people exercise their

rights and fulfill their duties of citizenship The Anti-reelection expanded its outreach strategy,

which included the following players accompany Francis in his movement that managed to

through Porfirio from his chair. This will be used in my project to indicate different observations

and how a leader was willing to get the problems.

Madero, Francis I.. “PLAN OF SAN LUIS.” MANIFESTO TO THE NATION. N.p., 5 Sept. 1910. Web. 20

Oct. 2013.

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<http://emersonkent.com/historic_documents/plan_of_san_luis_de_potosi.htm>.

In this speech given by Francis Madero his statement is the constant effort to succeed the ideals

of freedom and justice. He talks about Mexico reigning off of martial law, while justice is

supported to protect the weak it is only legalized by the judges instead of the justice

representatives whose interest is to faithfully serve the Union Chambers that solely serve the

Dictator. For this reason and more the Mexican people had protested and want to use all

resources offered by laws of republic. In this statement Madero challenged Diaz, which was

ultimately the start of the revolution. I will use this information in my project by knowing the begin

and the feelings of the start of the Mexican revolution.

Madero, Francisco. La sucesion presidencial en 1910. Ed. Facsimilar. Ed. Mexico: ………Instituto

National de Estudios Historicos de la Revolucion Mexicana, 1986. Print.

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<http://www.wdl.org/en/item/7785/view/1/4/>.

This book consists of his democracy that he intended to end in 1910, right after becoming

president. His declarations encouraged a flood of political literature and political activity. Yet his

demands for a fair transparent election, converted Mexico into a state democratic free elections,

freedom of expression and social order. He was waiting for the day Mexico was ready to change

their governors and could have the relief of violence and armed revolutions, but the day had

come since Francisco was elected president. This will help my project because it states the

opinions and beliefs of this leader throughout the revolution.

Huerta, Luis. Chavel: News in Rural Cosalima During the Mexican RevolutionPerf. Mi Chavel. Luis Fabian

Huerta, 2012. Film.

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<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31mmjj52RVo>.

In this video Mi Chavel talks about life during the Mexican revolution. She says that the wealthy

had no money and had to they them back in livestock even farmer insisted on using money. The

mail was separated and early communicated. The war was huge, with four to five artilleries that

came at once through the town searching for rebels. The marines would play as they fought and

took it seriously. This is helpful; to my project because it helps me grasp a better understanding of

the victims and their feelings.

King, Tania. El Villismo. Mexico: nueva biblioteca del nino mexicano, 2010. Print.

Document URL

< http://audiolibros.bicentenario.gob.mx/REV_16.html>.

This is a child book that provided great stories in a informational manner. It provided visual aid,

based on the action of the character. Including characters such as Pancho Villa, Madero and

Victoriano Huerta while providing an elaborate history for each figure and how their lives are

significant to history. We notice the struggles they all have to overcome and the significant

leadership they show. This is important for my project because it provides the character build up

over time.

ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851- 2009). “Madero in el paso: A warrant

issued.” New York Times 14 Feb. 1911: pg 4. Print.

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This warrant that was issued was handwritings with Madero who signed them. The warrant had

been charged on Madero and it was planned an armed military to go against a friendly offence, in

violation of the neutrality and custom laws. This reading infers that we need to check the

inspections and traffic in Mexico City. This is good information to have because I can tell that

there were men willing to break the rules in order to follow theirs and join Madero.

“Mexican Revolution: insurrectionists with homemade cannon in Juarez, 1911”. Photograph.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Web.22 Oct. 2013.

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http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/379097/Mexican-Revolution

This image shows equipped men and young men. This picture was taken in Juarez in 1011 when

the rebellions had begun to get larger and extreme. I can infer that the people in the picture are

farmers that are supporting the rebellion figureheads outside the library of congress. This is an

important picture because it shows how people are willing to gather on the streets with weapons

freely because they believe they are being unjustified.

Madero Francisco: broadside celebrating the President Madero, 1911.” Photograph. Encyclopedia

Britannica Online. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

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http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/150004/Uncut-broadside-with-portrait-of-

Francisco-Madero-and-rhymes-text

This image of a newspaper representing Madero is significant. It is the celebration of his

presidency, which means people agreed with how he was ruling and governing Mexico. The

newspaper is in rhymes meaning only an official could have written it. The celebration of Madero

in 1911 means that during his short rule he had many supporters. This is important to my project

because it shows the supremacy of Madero and his fame throughout Mexico.

“Carranza, Venustiano: with other revolutionary leaders, 1913” Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica

Online. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

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http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/149367/Venustiano-Carranza-and-other-leaders-

of-the-forces-that-rebelled>

This image shows Venustiano Carranza and other forces that rebelled against the president

Victoriano Huerta during the Mexican revolution. This image guarantees that under the rule of the

new president, dictatorship continues which was the cause of the revolution. This information is

important because it is evidence proving that numerous figureheads united to influence their

control and cause the Mexican revolution.

“Madero, Francisco: Madero with rebel leaders, 1911.” Photograph. Encyclopedia ………Britannica

Online. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

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his-rebel-leaders-1911>.

This is an image of Madero in power. He has had a great influence over the rebel leaders,

explaining the relationship they have in the image. I can use this picture to indicate how Madero

influenced revolutionaries and won their trust, in order to set the Mexican revolution in rotation.

Francisco, Madero. "Plan de San Luis, Octubre 5 de 1910." Plan de San Luis, Octubre 5 de 1910. N.p., 5

Sept. 1910. Web. 22 Nov. 2013.

Document URL: <http://www.bibliotecas.tv/zapata/1910/z05oct10.html>.

This contains the original Plan of San Luis de Potosi in 1910 by Madero and the recreated plan

by the Mexican government in 1914. This provides insight about the necessity to overthrow

President Diaz, which was proven by Madero’s arguments about freedom, injustice, and Mexico’s

laws. The revised version was a declaration regarding the rash statement made by Madero. This

is important to my research because the Plan of San Luis de Potosi was the beginning of the

Mexican Revolution, targeted against president Diaz.

Brenner, Anita. "MEXICO IN WAR AND PEACE." New York Times [New York City ] 14 ………Apr. 1935:

BRI. Print.

This is a newsletter, about the live of a Zapatista. They explain a few encounters, thoughts, and

personal opinions about the Mexican revolution they participated in as Zapatistas. This is

important to my research because I have information about the rebel group of the Zapatistas and

how they contributed to the Mexican Revolution.

"Exploring Mexico's Revolutions in American Newspapers | Readex."Readex. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Dec.

2013.

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<http://www.readex.com/blog/exploring-mexicos-revolutions-american-newspapers>.

This site contains a few primary sources, from American’s historical Newspapers. An important

newsletter would be the imprisonment and escape of Madero. Another would be the revolutionary

Zapata joining the new president Huerta for yet another battle against the United States

involvement in Mexican land and manufacturing. This is important because it demonstrates

Zapata will join the Mexican government which he is not fond of in order to fight for his land.

"Pancho Villa: quote on the army." World History: The Modern Era. ABC-………CLIO, 2013. Web. 1 Dec.

2013.

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volution>

This is a quote is from Pancho Villa. He says armies are the greatest support of tyranny, and

basically proves that the Mexican government if at fault for his hurt comrades and the increase

rate of peasants. This is important to my research because Pancho Villa addresses that the lives

lost in the army were indeed at the fault of dictatorship.

"Emiliano Zapata: quote on tyranny." World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2013. Web. 9 Dec.

2013.

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Zapata being a prominent figure, had several historical remarks over the government itself. He

had describes it as terrible dictatorship that simply says ideas or redemption and freedom when in

reality they are in the battlefield going against what they promised. Zapata’s statements are

important because I can use it to show the flaws of the government.

“Los Constituyentes:: Especto Aiculo Teartal Y Multimedia.” Los Constituyentes.

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<http://losconstituyentes.org/fotos.html>.

This is the Mexican constitution before the Mexican Revolution occurred. It does not include land

reforms but if dose state principalities such as the accessibility to the Mexican land, which was

utterly broken under the presidency of Diaz. This is important to my research because it shows

how insignificant Mexico’s regulations meant to Diaz.

Carranza, Venustiano. "Teatro Iturbide." Los Constituyentes. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2013.

Document URL

<http://losconstituyentes.org/personajes.html>.

This is the document of The Plan of Guadalupe, or the plan of Manifiesto a la Nation. This plan is

significant because it addresses the change Mexican farmer’s desire. It specifically mentions the

intolerance of the dictatorship and the unjustified rights of farmers. I will use quotes to indicate

what had happened in Mexico that caused the Revolution to take place.

Creelman, James. "President Diaz."Pearson's Magazine [Cox] 1 Mar. 1908: 231. Print.

Document URL:

<http://emersonkent.com/historic_documents/creelman_interview_1908_original.htm>.

In this newspaper, James had wrote his perception regarding president Diaz’s interview. His did

value Diaz’s ideas about democracy, but Diaz seemed to look down on his country and only

showed interest in alliances with the United States. This interview is important because I can

conclude that when Daiz ran for presidency he was only interested in the political investments

and did not keep his word.

Secondary source

The Mexican revolution. Bicetenario Mexico 2010. Dir. Gobierno Federal. Perf. Conmemoraciones del

Bicentenario. Bicentenario Mexico, 2010. Film.

Document URL

<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HqTFvCtVgl>.

In this documentary of the Mexican revolution it provides a velar overview of the war and its effect

with the key principles of social, economic, and economic.. it explained the significance in Madero

and his law, while it also signifies the Plan of Ayala. It was a constant battle between

constitutional and economic tight that happened to be imposed economic rules by the followers of

Aguascalientes. The basic principles for the fighting were democracy, education, agrarian reform,

and labor rights. This is a great resource because it thoroughly explains the laws or plans that

were supported by people and the consequences, or influences it had.

Camon, Hector, and Lorenzo Meyer. In the shadow of the Mexican revolution: contemporary Mexican

history, 1910-1989. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1993. Print.

In this book, it covered much ground but I centered on the path of Madero. Francisco Madero set

lose was not the child or misery and stagnation but rather the disorder brought by change: foreign

investment developed cities that generated inflammation and affected real wageworkers and the

middle class. The link with North America opened job opportunities and Mexican workers being

fired. Mining created high paid tax wages that altered the region, created unstable and restless

population, which set the seed for explosive nationalism due to anit- Mexican job discrimination.

The agricultural modernization contributed to the destruction of the peasant economy, and the

rights of the rural towns and communities. I will use this as my key points of economic issues and

affects it created.

International Socialist Review: “Understanding the Mexican Revolution | International Socialist Review.”

Issue #90 | International Socialist Review Center for Economic Research and Social Change,

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<http://isreview.org/issue/88/understanding-mexican-revolution>.

In this review it refers the Mexican revolution as being the most radical and transformative

political events. It gave the country’s condition an statistics of the population outbreak. Like many

other it explained the role of each political leader and their vision. It provided different stages

throughout the revolution. This review will be very helpful since it also included quotes and saying

prominent figures have said and their beliefs regarding the advances of the revolution and its

development that affect the community. This is important to y project because it provides

statistics and valuable quotes.

Easterling, Stuart. “Mexico’s revolution 1910-1920 |International Socialist Review.” Issue #90 |

International Socialism Review. Center for Economic Research and Social Change, 27 June 2013. Web.

16 Oct. 2013

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<http://isreview.org/issue/74/mexicos-revolution-1910-1920>.

Easterling has demonstrated a brief summary of each significant figure and their contribution to

the political and economic society throughout this history Mentioning the enormous economic

expansion through the growth of rural and urban middle included educated professionals and

commercial farmers (the rich), but it prevented success for middling land owners and farmers. He

went into the depth of the exclusion in political power, such as the widespread of political

corruption and privilege, abuse of political power, and the lack of autonomy that was all tied up

with the influence of dictatorial nature. I will use this to demonstrate the unification of people that

revolted against the central government sue to their social classes.

Los Angeles Times (1886-1922). “ Rebels Expect Big Engagement.” Los Angeles Times (1886-1922) 26

Nov. 1910: pg. 1. Print.

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The Los Angeles Times wrote about Madero a leader of the Mexican Revolution, leading

equipped men. In Chihuahua Madero had gathered vaqueros or cowboys, being equipped with

smuggled guns large in numbers. After making a bold move by capturing 400 horses of the

Governor in Chihuahua, Madero leads his troops to stand off the government army for an

indefinite period. During the same period there were reports regarding the burning of bridges (so

the government forces could not march overland) and complete dominate of Madero’s men. The

rebels had complete control of important places such as Guerrero, San Andreas, San Isidro, and

others, I can use this bit of information as evidence of reports from claiming the rebels intimidated

the government and were not afraid to stand for themselves.

Gilly, Adolfo. The Mexican Revolution. Expanded and rev. ed. New York: New Press, 2005. Print.

Adolfo Gilly begins to explain the beginning if the revelation was due to social and political

conflicts Class divisions within a society also caused uproar between the opposing classes. Due

to Diaz trying to create railways, irrigations, etc., this increased the wealth of property owners that

were supposed to take over the peasants land and create a cheap rural mass. In the north, there

was a sign or strong cattle ranching and mining while in the south they expanded plantation

agriculture based labor physical oppression. This is a great resource because not only does it

provide a background it also gives plentiful information from the being to the ‘end’ of the

revolution.

“Mexican Revolution (1910-1920).” Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia. Ed. Vicki L.

Ruiz and Virginia Sanchez Korrol. Vol. 2. Indiana University Press, 2006. 460-464. Gale Virtual

Reference Library. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

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In this book covered a great amount on information, thus I focused primarily on the Mexican

Revolution in November 1910. We know Diaz was at fault, but due to the revolutionary fractions,

cross-class alliances, widespread of peasant poverty, and hungry people in rural areas left an

incredible impact on Diaz. The increasing foreign investment continued along with the power of

Diaz, which blocked the upward mobility financially and politically. Experiencing social differences

and desperate motives among revolutionaries, it only took a defeating to get Diaz to leave the

country in shames. This is important because we overall know the flaws of Diaz, the main factor

to this equation.

Turner, John Kenneth. “The Mexican Revolution.” MexicanHistory.or Mexican history from ancient times

to today. N.p., n. d. Web 22 Oct. 2013

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<http://mexicanhistory.org/revolution.htm>

This very helpful website included images and a great informational background. Being a very

devastating revolution in Mexico, that killed an estimate of 2 million under the dispute of

governing. Juarez had turned Mexico into a dictatorship and constitutional government that only

relied on their army. Farmers still went into debt, were kicked out of their land, and became

slaves. Yet the foreign companies held a great advantage since they paid little to no tax wages,

and gained Mexico wealth by oil exploits. Francisco Madero concerning himself for the poor

created the Plan of San Luis Potosi and called for Mexicans to rise against Diaz. Continuing with

the rise of Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata, they fought in order to gain back their rightful land. I

can use this site as my finishing details, since it provides many great photos and finishing

information.

"MEXonline.com History of Emiliano Zapata - The Mexican Revolution - Mexico." MEXonline.com History

of Emiliano Zapata - The Mexican Revolution - N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Dec. 2013.

Document URL

:<http://www.mexonline.com/emilianozapata.htm>.

This website, centers on the revolutionary hero of Emiliano Zapata. It mentions that plan of Ayala

he published, the plan meant for the landowners to compensate the farmers. This is important to

my research because it provides a plan that was established to improve the life of peasantry.

Rojano , Edgar. "México 2010 / English version." México 2010 / English version. N.p. Web. 8 Dec. 2013.

Document URL

<http://bicentenario.gob.mx/english/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=

84>.

This website, is about the life of Zapata and the great battles he fought for the Zapatistas. It

mentions the responses of workers regarding Pancho Villas and Zapatas effort to regain them

their land back. I will us this information to indicate the gradutude workers felt for Villa and

Zapata.