The Mexican Revolution 1910-1940

6. The Mexican Revolution 1910-40
This section focuses on the causes, course and impact of the Mexican Revolution that occurred in a country
that had experienced a lengthy period of political stability and economic growth. The socio-economic
composition of revolutionary leadership was varied, as were the aims. The revolution was prolonged and
costly. The Constitution of 1917 has been described as the most progressive constitution created at this time
in the region. It had significant influence on the political developments of the country and the area. The
revolution impacted greatly on the arts, arguably representing the earliest and most enduring attempt to
overcome racial divisions and incorporate the Indian heritage into the national identity.
• Causes ofthe Mexican Revolution:social, economic andpolitical;the role ofthe Porfiriato regime
• The revolution and itsleaders (1910-17): ideologies, aims and methods of Madero, Villa, Zapata,
Carranza; achievements and failures; Constitution of 1917: nature and application
• Construction ofthe post-revolutionary state (1920-38):Obregón,Calles and the Maximato; challenges;
assessment of their impact in the post-revolutionary state
• LázaroCárdenas and the renewal ofthe revolution (1939-40): aims, methods and achievements
• The role of foreign powers(especially the United States) in the outbreak and development of the
Mexican Revolution; motivations, methods of intervention and contributions
• Impact of the revolution on the arts, education and music (suitable examples could be Siqueiros,
Rivera, Orozco); the impact of Vasconcelos’ educational re

Here is a timeline of the Mexican Revolution:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Timeline_of_the_Mexican_Revolution

Key Terms/People:
Porfirio Diaz
Francisco Madero
Pancho Villa
Emiliano Zapata
subsoil rights
development
Plan de San Luis Potosi
Plan de Ayala

HW: Sept. 3:
1) What positive impact did Porfirio Diaz have in Mexico?
2) What did Madero accomplish as President?
3) What were the main objectives of Emiliano Zapata?


The United States and Germany involvement in the Mexican Revolution


Political cartoons;

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11787556


Check this out:  Ejidos
http://jg.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/Peasants/mexican_land_reform.html

HW 9/5/2013:  Was Pancho Villa a hero or a criminal?  Why?

HW 9/9/2013:

http://www.biography.com/people/emiliano-zapata-9540356

Evaluate the following statement: "Emiliano Zapata Deserves the title of "Father of the Mexican Revolution""

Reading for class:

http://www2.ups.edu/faculty/jlago/fl380/source3_02.htm