AIM: What led to the need for a revolution in Mexico?
Something to Think About: How do you think significant individuals emerge during independence movements? What characteristics are necessary for an individual to make such a drastic difference for their citizens?
Independence in Mexico Native Americans and Mestizos led the way in independence movements 1810---Miguel Hidalgo—called on religious values to justify rebellion against the Spanish (priest) 1821—independce in Mexico!!
Causes of the Mexican Revolution General Porfiro Diaz- Ruled Mexico in the late 1800’s-1900’s Economic Advancements Suppressed opposition
Key Figures Emiliano Zapata: peasant revolt Francisco “Pancho” Villa:
Effects of the Revolution Constitution of 1917: guaranteed rights to workers and women, labor unions, called for land reform Social Reforms: attempts at improvement in education, libraries/schools established Economic Nationalism: end economic dependence on foreign powers, develop own economy Cultural Nationalism: rejected influences of Europe, took more pride in Latin America