The mexican revolution Flashcards
Who was the dictator of Mexico from 1884 to 1911?
Porfirio Díaz
Díaz encouraged foreign investment, leading to industrial development.
What was a significant consequence of Porfirio Díaz’s rule?
Wealth concentrated among a few landowners
The majority of Mexicans remained poor and landless.
What led to the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution in 1911?
Growing dissatisfaction among the population
This dissatisfaction culminated in an uprising that forced Díaz to flee.
Who became president of Mexico after the revolution in 1911?
Francisco Madero
Madero promoted democracy, constitutional government, and land reform.
What were the challenges faced by Francisco Madero during his presidency?
He was an unskilled administrator
Mexico continued to decline, leading to increasing unrest.
What event occurred in 1913 involving Victoriano Huerta?
A coup against Francisco Madero
General Victoriano Huerta seized power and Madero was murdered.
Fill in the blank: The majority of Mexicans were _______ during Díaz’s rule.
poor and landless
True or False: Francisco Madero’s presidency was marked by effective administration.
False
Madero was considered an unskilled administrator.
What did the army officers plot against Madero lead to?
The assassination of Madero
Madero was likely murdered on Huerta’s orders.
