20081119 mexico revolution

The Mexican Revolution

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    Diaz

    Diaz in Power
  • Porfirio Diaz turns 70

    Porfirio Diaz turns 70
  • Pearson's Magazine Interview

    Pearson's Magazine Interview
    Díaz stated that Mexico was ready for democracy and elections and that he would retire and allow other candidates to compete for the presidency.
  • Diaz runs for Reelection

    Diaz runs for Reelection
    As groups began to settle on their presidential candidate, Díaz decided that he was not going to retire but rather allow Francisco Madero, an aristocratic but democratically leaning reformer, to run against him.
  • The Presidential Succession of 1910 published

    The Presidential Succession of 1910 published
  • Madero is Jailed

    Madero is Jailed
  • Diaz Reelected

    Diaz Reelected
    The Government commits massive voter fraud, claiming Diaz won almost unanimously.
  • Mexican Revolution Begins

    Mexican Revolution Begins
    Madero called for revolt against Díaz, and the Mexican Revolution began
  • Madero smuggled to America

    Madero smuggled to America
  • Plan of San Luis

    Plan of San Luis
  • Madero begins march in Chihuahua

    Madero begins march in Chihuahua
  • Zapata conquers Cuautla

    Zapata conquers Cuautla
  • Treaty Ciudad Juarez signed

    Treaty Ciudad Juarez signed
  • Diaz Flees Mexico

    Diaz Flees Mexico
    Diaz flees Mexico, arriving in Spain.
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    Madero

    Madero in power
  • Carranza for Governor

    Carranza for Governor
    Carranza Governs Coahuila
  • Plan of Ayala

    Plan of Ayala
  • Revolt of Bernardo Reyes

    Revolt of Bernardo Reyes
  • Revolt of Orozco

    Revolt of Orozco
  • Orozco flees to America

    Orozco flees to America
  • Revolt of Diaz Jr.

    Revolt of Diaz Jr.
  • Villa escapes prison

    Villa escapes prison
  • Madero Asassinated

    Madero Asassinated
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    Huerta

    Huerta in power
  • Plan of Guadalupe

    Plan of Guadalupe
  • Ambasador Wilson Fired

    Ambasador Wilson Fired
  • Huerta ousted from office

    Huerta ousted from office
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    Carranza

  • Diaz Dies

    Diaz Dies
    Diaz dies in Spain
  • Carranza holds Constitutional Convention

    Carranza holds Constitutional Convention
  • The Political Constitution of the United Mexican States

    The Political Constitution of the United Mexican States
  • Zapata dies

    Zapata dies
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    Obregon

  • Carranza Commits Suicide

    Carranza Commits Suicide
    Carranza commits suicide while under attack, is succeeded by Obregon
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    Calles

  • America calls Calles 'Communist"

    America calls Calles 'Communist"
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    Gil

  • Obregon Reelected

    Obregon Reelected
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    Obregon II

  • Obregon Asassinated

    Obregon Asassinated
    (Likely by the Catholics)
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    Rubio

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    Rodriguez

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    Cardenas

  • Diaz's Arms Donated

    Diaz's Arms Donated
    Diaz's 430 piece collection of military relics was donated to the Royal Military College in Canada