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Beggining of mexican revolution
Francisco I. Madero calls for an armed uprising against Porfirio Díaz through the Plan de San Luis Potosí. -
Porfirio Diaz Resigns
After significant military defeats, Díaz steps down and goes into exile in France. -
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Ten Tragic days
In a violent takeover, President Madero and Vice President Pino Suárez were killed, allowing Victoriano Huerta to take control of the government. -
Plan of Guadalupe
Venustiano Carranza and revolutionary forces declare war against Huerta’s government. -
Convention of Aguascalientes
Revolutionary factions attempt to unite, but ideological differences lead to further conflicts between Carranza, Zapata, and Villa. -
Victoriano Huerta Resigns
Under pressure from revolutionary forces and international opposition, Huerta resigns and flees to Europe. -
Pancho Villa Attacks Columbus, New Mexico
Villa raids a U.S. town, prompting the U.S. government to send an expeditionary force to capture him. -
Promulgation of the Mexican Constitution
A new constitution is adopted, incorporating social reforms such as land redistribution and workers’ rights. -
Assasination of Emiliano Zapata
Zapata is betrayed and killed by government forces under Carranza’s orders. -
Assassination of Venustiano Carranza
Carranza is overthrown and killed, marking the end of the revolutionary conflict.