1. American History Chapter 17-4 Wilson and the Mexican Revolution

2. Harsh Rule in Mexico Porfirio Diaz: Dictator of Mexico from 1877 – 1910. – Diaz brought peace & order to Mexico. – Restricted freedom & used the army as enforcers. – Mexico modernized but poverty was rampant.

3. Diaz is Ousted Mexican Revolution: A series of uprisings in various parts of Mexico. – Emiliano Zapata led Native American peasants in rebellion in the South. -Francisco “Pancho” Villa led a revolt in the North. Zapata Villa

4. Who is in Charge of Mexico Diaz fled to France. Francisco Madero became president of Mexico. Victoriano Huerta executed Madero & proclaimed himself president. – His troops arrested 9 U.S. sailors in the town of Tampico. – Tampico Incident: Caused Congress to approve the use of force against Mexico by President Wilson. – Battle of Veracruz: U.S. Navy & Marines took over & occupied Veracruz, Mexico. All out war was averted when Argentina, Brazil, & Chile mediated an agreement between the U.S. & Mexico.

5. More U.S./Mexico Tension Huerta was forced to leave Mexico. President Wilson supported Venustiano Carranza as the new president of Mexico. – Pancho Villa retaliated by attacking Columbus, NM. – Wilson sent General John Pershing & 10,000 U.S. troops into Mexico to hunt down Villa. Wilson withdrew the troops after 11 months: – Couldn’t find Pancho Villa. – Mexican resentment increased & war was likely. – WWI was being fought in Europe.

6. Study Chapter 17 Gosh, I love history!