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Mexican Revolution
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Porfiriato
Porfirio Diaz takes power as president although he is described as more of a fictator than a president -
Letter from Jail
Madero writes a letter "from jail" calling out Diaz for his 'so called' no reelection policy. He then proceeds to claim Diaz's reign to be illegal and wrong. -
Madero
Madero runs against Diaz for presidency. Diaz has him jailed on election day and wins by a rigged "landslide" -
Taking up arms
Madero supporter Torinio Ortega took up arms to overthrow the reign of Diaz -
Treaty Of Cuidad Juarez
After defeating the federal army, Madero signs the Treaty Of Cuidad Juarez. Demands Diaz step down and run a fair election. -
coup d'état
Gen. Huerta was appointed as military commander when Madero took office. After a stalemate with Felix Diaz (Relative of the former Diaz), Huerta planned and overthrew Madero -
Port of Veracruz
United States occupies the port of Veracruz to cut off German aid to Huerta. Huerta's situation got worse and he stepped down and fled to Puetrto Mexico -
Carranza
Venustiano Carranza takes power and throw Villa out of power. Power is contested between these two forces. -
Battle of Celaya
Villa participates in what is considered one of the most important wars of the Revolution. This battle lasted 2 days. -
Election
Carranza was elected in a fair election to president -
End of War
Creation of Partido National Revolutionary Party. The war had drawn to a full close and the government started in on land reform and giving back to the people -
Plan of Agua Prieta
Revolt was led against Carranza by his general of Navy and Adolfo Huerta
