1. AIM: What led to the need for a revolution in Mexico?

2. 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?

3. Independence in Mexico
Native Americans and Mestizos led the way in independence movements
Miguel Hidalgo—called on religious values to justify rebellion against the Spanish (priest)
1821—independce in Mexico!!

4. Causes of the Mexican Revolution
General Porfiro Diaz- Ruled Mexico in the late 1800’s-1900’s
Economic Advancements
Suppressed opposition

5. Key Figures
Emiliano Zapata: peasant revolt
Francisco “Pancho” Villa:

6. 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