The Mexican Revolution United States Intervention

Why did the United States get involved in the Mexican Revolution? The Big Question Why did the United States get involved in the Mexican Revolution?

Sequence of Events Diaz Madero Huerta Porfirio Diaz was dictator from 1877-1910 Went into exile in 1911 after revolts by Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata Madero Francisco Madero elected president in 1911 In 1913 overthrown, imprisoned, and executed by Victoriano Huerta Huerta Victoriano Huerta named himself president after executing Madero In July of 1914 Huerta resigned and fled to Spain due to pressure

The Diaz Dictatorship Brought order, but came at price Jailed opponents No Freedom of Press Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz promoted American investment in Mexico, benefiting a small wealthy upper class of landowners, clerics and military men. Meanwhile, poor Mexican farmers were struggling in extreme poverty.

Not Your Average Revolution Revolution was made up of different uprisings In the South, Zapata led uprisings In the North, Pancho Villa led uprisings

Leadership of Madero Madero was exiled by Diaz in 1910 and went to Texas While in Texas, Madero declared himself president Tried to implement a democracy Overthrown by the military

Despite his intentions, Wilson wound up intervening in Mexico. Why the U.S. Intervened Despite his intentions, Wilson wound up intervening in Mexico. Many American economic investments in Mexico “Watchful Waiting”, sold weapons to Huerta’s enemies Wilson believed Huerta was not a legitimate president 7

The Tampico Incident Nine U.S. sailors were arrested in Tampico on April 9, 1914 Sailors were released and America demanded apology Congress approved to use armed forces

Occupying Veracruz Germany was sending weapons to Veracruz Navy & Marines fought and took control of Veracruz to stop shipment U.S. occupied city for 6 months

Wilson refused to recognize a “government of butchers Wilson refused to recognize a “government of butchers.” When American sailors were arrested, he sent U.S. Marines into Mexico The famous outlaw Francisco “Pancho” Villa threatened to start a new rebellion. Huerta’s government collapsed and he was in turn replaced by Venustiano Carrenza. 10

Pursuing Pancho Villa In 1916, Villa participated in raids across the U.S. border, leaving 18 dead. Wilson sent General John J. Pershing and 10,000 troops into Mexico to catch Villa but failed. 11

Revolution Ends Zapata and Villa wanted land redistribution- would harm U.S. economic interests Wilson ended involvement with WWI raging & potential for war with Mexico growing Violence continued in Mexico until 1920 Many Mexicans immigrated to the United States

Homework Page 223 Section 4 Review Questions 1-3, parts a-c Due Friday, October 5th