Chapter 17- Traditionalists in Latin America Flashcards
What was the background of Maximilian and Carlota? What motivated each of them to come to Mexico?
Maximilian von Hapsburg was the younger brother of the Austrian Emperor Franz Josef, and Carlota was the beautiful Princess Charlotte of Belgium, who married each other on July 27, 1857. The thing that motivated them to come to Mexico was European countries trying to get a prince to rule Mexico because the Mexican government was so in debt.
How had Juarez worsened conditions in Mexico?
Juarez worsened conditions in Mexico because he was a terrible leader. He overthrew Santa Anna in 1854, confiscated Church property, and sold it to the highest bidder, who did not care for anyone. The Church could not contribute education or charity for the people, but the government did nothing to replace what the Church did. Juarez only won the war because of U.S. help, but the U.S. stopped helping because the civil war started. France invaded with Maximilian as the replacement ruler, and beat Juarez.
What did France play in Maximilian’s assumption of the throne?
France was the one that chose Maximilian, overthrew the previous government, and instituted him as the ruler of Mexico.
What problems did Carlota and Maximilian face?
They had to cope with bankruptcy, banditry, instability, and disorder.
How did Maximilian respond to the worsening conditions in Mexico?
He responded by becoming ill and having violent changes in mood.
What happened to Mexico under Juarez?
Under Juarez, Mexico became a dictatorship. He rigged elections, put his own men in office, and destroyed the Catholic education system. He died in 1872 from a heart attack.
How did Diaz come to power? What was good and what was bad about his rule?
He came to power by marching his forces to Mexico City and taking over the government from Juarez’s successor, Lerdo. He was the first president to keep order, and concentrated on material progress. He allowed no one group to gain too much power, and there was little freedom. He restored peace by shooting the bandit chiefs. He also made peace with the Church, but the anti-Catholic laws remained.
What was Garcia Moreno’s background?
Garcia Moreno was from Ecuador, and was a newspaper publisher that defended the Church and attacked the government.
Summarize Moreno’s political philosophy.
Moreno believed that he should Christianize society, and help the under-deserved and promote justice.
Summarize Moreno’s achievements.
Moreno was elected to Congress, became President, established a Traditional government, restored peace and discipline, proclaimed Catholicism as the national religion, was re-elected with no opposition, and conducted the affairs of the country and his personal life in a Christian way.
Describe the Assassination of Moreno.
Moreno was assassinated on August 6, 1874 at 1:00pm. The assassins had followed him all day, trying to get a chance to kill him, but he had been around people all day. After he went to pray in the Cathedral, the Assassins got restless and sent a false messenger to him that he was needed urgently. Upon leaving the Cathedral, he was stabbed with a cutlass in his shoulder, arm, hand, and head, along with being shot multiple times. He died 15 minutes later after having received last rites.
