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Madero Calls for an Uprising
Franciso Madero, who had been exiled for potilcal activism, propsoed the Plan de San Louia Potosi. The plan was made to encourage rebel portoests and movements across the counrty. He had called for an uprsing on Nov. 20,1910, so hey could replace Díaz, the dicator. Its goal was to create a democratic repuic in a place where the president could not serve unlimted terms. Díaz had been going against the principles of the Mexican Cconstituotn in 1857 for over 30 years. -
Díaz Offers to Resign
Díaz had served seven terms as president. He served for over three decades. He is seen as a evil figure among revolutionaries. His time had stable econmic growth. He exiled to France. Díaz died four years into his exile. -
Zapata's Plan de Ayala
It was clear Madero was not going to settle land issue, because of this Zapata took matters into his own hands and he wrote the Plan de Ayala. This was a plan that discussed how the reformation of land would be achieved. It threatened to use conquest, and it redistribution of natural resources. alongside this the plan named Pascual Orozco to be in charge of the entire revolution. Diaz would then go ino exile in France. -
Hardships Of War
People began to become very upset and disapointed with the lack of effeicency that Madero's presidency brought to the economy. Fighting began in January using gorilla warfare. It was used by rebels, fedrals, and mostly everyone in the revolution. Because of the difficult times people were exposed to the hardships of war. Houses were broken into and people were also raped and killed. Many people began to suport Zapta because his men did not bring the cruel actions of the other fighters. -
Bye Bye Madero
Huerta joins alongside Felix Diaz and Reyes to plan an attack to take out Madero. After la Decena Tragica, Madero, his VP and other important figures are found deceased. Because of their victory, it isn't long until Huerta takes office. However, before long Carranza acuses Huerta of restoring dictatorship and commiting treason. He calls for the values of the Constitution to be looked to and supporters of Carranza and his plan are called Constitutionalists. However, Villa strikes first on Huerta. -
Americans Come to Veracruz
Over 700 Americans consisting of marines and seamen come to Veracruz. Four Americans are quickly killed as snipers begin to land shots on the newly-arrived military. About 5,000 Americans land at Veracruz. Shots are returned killing about 120 Mexicans. Americans are targeted again killing 17 more people. Tensions continue to rise, especially against the United States of America. Germany stops supplying guns and goods to Huerta. -
Battle of Celya
Obregon wins significant battle over Villa. The numbers greatly favored Villa, but Obregon was able to overcome the odds with about half the size of the army of Villa. Obregon introduces 20th century fighting styles with barbed wire, trenches, and machine guns. Villa preffered to use 19th century fighting styles which were ineffective against modern tactics. Villa loses about a quarter of his men on frontal calvary attacks from Obregon. His methods were also practiced in World War I. -
Battle of Trinidad
Villas and his men attacked Obregon and his troops. Both men brought impressive amounts of reinforecemnts such as calvary, horsemen, and infantry. Benjamín G. Hill is forced to replace Obregon because he lost his arm in the battle. Villas lost about 8,000 men. His men and supplies are depleated after mutliple attacks. Villas must flee to the north -
Raid on Columbus
Villa and Zapata continue to fight steadily againt Caranza. While fighting, the soldiers perform a raid on Columbus, New Mexico, a bordering city of Mexico. Villa brings apx 500 riders along to raid the city. In the aftermath, it was found that around 100 villistas and 18 americans were killed. This became a big deal and problematic with the US, who sent General Pershing into Mexico with 3,00 (which would turn into almost 9,000) men, to pursue Villa and destroy him, but he is wounded @ Guerrero -
Carranza is Assinated
Venustiano Caranza was assinated in Tlaxcalontongo, Puble on May 21st, 1920. Venustiano Carrana served as governr of Coachuila in 1911 He endorsed Madero's presidency. His Plan de Guadalupe opposed Huerta'spresidency. Caranza wanted is follwers to believe in the Constituion of 1857, thus he and his followers became known as Constitutionalists. He was elected president in Feb. 1917. -
Obregón is Elected President
Alvaro Obregón is elected president. Mexico had not seen such a secure presidency since the beginning of the Revolution. Obregón had started a revolt against the man who gave him the job of commanding the revltuionary forces, Carranza. -
Popular Calles
After Obregón leaving position, Plutaro Elias Calles is elected president. This was the first time an election was determined using popular appeal. As promised before, Calles begins working on reforms throughout Mexico. However, many are aimed towards his attempt at gaining followers. In his presidential technique, he gives something while taking another away. -
José Clemente Orozco Begins to Paints The Epic of American Civilization
The Epic of American Civilization is a detailed mural showcasing the changing lives of those from Mexico starting from Aztec civilizations to modern life. This mural is composed of 24 unique panels illustrsting the journey of civilaizations. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College currently displays the mural. Orozco came from poverty, but eventually succeeded in becoming an insprtional muralist. He drew many of his ideas from his experinces during the Mexican Revolution. -
Cardenes Slides into a new Presidency
In the new election after Calles, Cardenes wins the election by a landslide. From the start of his presidency, it was clear he would start mischief. He cut his own salary, insulted previous reforms that Zapata died for, and removed Luis Napolean Morones as head of CROM. Because of his new six year term, he began to started to oppose Calles' wishes. When the test came about of "who was the bigger and better man," Cardenes won. In his victory over the ex-president, he sent Calles into exile. -
Cárdenas, Lázaro Presidency
Lázaro was a general in the Mexican Revolution. He served as a general for fours years between 1913 to 1917. He was a just and kind president. He gave land to peasants and reformed working and laboring rules for Mexican and Indian workers. Lázaro is well-known for his role in the creation of the government oil monopoly. He forced the former president, Calles, into exile. -
Diego Rivera Marries Frida Kahlo for the Second Time
Diego Rivera was a well-known muralist that drew much of his inspritation form the atrocities taking place in his native counrty of Mexico during the Revolution. Frida Kahlo met Diego as an art student. Their marriage was filled with unfaithfulness. Frida was 22 when she married Diego, he was 42. They divorced after 10 years of marriage, but remarried a year later. They originally got married in 1929, but remarried in 1940. Frida's parents detested Diego and greatly disapproved of the marriage.
