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Major Events
Porfirio Diaz's rule (1876-1910),
Francisco I. Madero's presidency (1911-1913), -
The Point of this Revolution
The initial purpose of the revolutionary movement was to overthrow General Porfirio Diaz who had been in power form more thank 30 years. -
Causes Of The Mexican Revolution
- The dictatorship-like rule of Pofirio Diaz for over 30 years
- Exploitation and poor treatment of workers
- Great disparity between rich and poor
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Leaders of Government or Opposition Groups
Francisco I. Madero had to fight against Porfirio Díaz due to the fact that it had to do with armed races -
More Causes
The Mexican Revolution was a complex and bloody conflict which arguably spanned two decades, and in which 900,000 people lost their lives. What was the cause of such a persistent uprising and ultimately did the end justify the means? -
Presidents at the time
President Wilson -
End Result
There is not an exact number of casualties due to the revolutionary war but it is calculated that between 1 and 2 million people died.