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The Mexican Constitution of 1917 established universal male suffrage, promoted secularism, workers' rights, economic nationalism, and land reform, and enhanced the power of the federal government. [ 16] Carranza became President of Mexico in 1917, serving a term ending in 1920.
Held in October–November 1914, the northern coalition that defeated Huerta in July 1914 attempted to settle the path forward following the victory. Pancho Villa dominated the convention, but Alvaro Obregón also played a role. Villa had split from Carranza following Huerta's defeat, while Obregón remained loyal to First Chief Venustiano ...
The United States involvement in the Mexican Revolution was varied and seemingly contradictory, first supporting and then repudiating Mexican regimes during the period 1910–1920. [ 1] For both economic and political reasons, the U.S. government generally supported those who occupied the seats of power, but could withhold official recognition.
The Mexican War of Independence (Spanish: Guerra de Independencia de México, 16 September 1810 – 27 September 1821) was an armed conflict and political process resulting in Mexico 's independence from the Spanish Empire. It was not a single, coherent event, but local and regional struggles that occurred within the same period, and can be ...
Emiliano Zapata. Emiliano Zapata Salazar ( Spanish pronunciation: [emiˈljano saˈpata]; August 8, 1879 – April 10, 1919) was a Mexican revolutionary. He was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920, the main leader of the people's revolution in the Mexican state of Morelos, and the inspiration of the agrarian movement called ...
Mexican Revolution: Francisco I. Madero calls for armed rebellion against the government of President Porfirio Díaz. [2] 1917: 5 February: Mexican Revolution: The current constitution of Mexico was approved by a constituent assembly in Querétaro. 1920: 3 January: An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hits Puebla and Veracruz, leaving 648–4,000 ...
GPX (all coordinates) GPX (primary coordinates) GPX (secondary coordinates) This category contains historical battles fought as part of the Mexican Revolution ( 1910 – 1920 ). Please see the category guidelines for more information. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Battles of the Mexican Revolution.
The National Palace, a target of the rebel artillery fire. There were dead bodies in the zócalo and the capital's streets. [1]The Ten Tragic Days (Spanish: La Decena Trágica) during the Mexican Revolution is the name given to the multi-day coup d'état in Mexico City by opponents of Francisco I. Madero, the democratically elected president of Mexico, between 9–19 February 1913.