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Rule of Porfirio Diaz

Porfirio Diaz is in power for seven terms, establishing a Totalitarian State to remain President. During his presidency, he built infrastructure in Mexico and opened up the terrenos baldíos. Diaz also worked with all the United States presidents from 1884-1911 to help maintain his power. This demonstrates continuity, as Diaz served as President for 35 years.

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Revolution begins

The Revolution begins when Francisco Madero writes the Plan de San Luis Potosí. It is recognized as “Revolution Day” in Mexico. This is a consequence of Diaz’s totalitarian state and reign of power, as the Plan de San Luis Potosí was written to encourage rebellion against this.

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Francisco Madero exiles Porfirio Diaz

Madero manages to exile Diaz following the Battle of Ciudad Juarez. Now that Diaz is out of power, Villa, Zapata, and Orozco withdraw support, and isolate Mexico City as a result. This event demonstrates change, as Díaz is no longer in power after serving 35 years as president.

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Plan de Ayala is published

Only two days after Madero appointed himself president, Emilio Zapata wrote the Plan de Ayala. The Plan de Ayala declared Madero a traitor, and organized a road map for true land reform. He requests that Pascual Orozco take Madero’s position. This event demonstrates perspective since it shows how Madero is perceived by other Revolutionary figures.

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Ten tragic days

During the Ten Tragic days, Huerta supporters (with the assistance of Henry Lane Wilson) rose against Madero, who is assassinated. Madero’s death and the ten days of excessive and deadly combat resulted in Huerta’s dictatorship. This is a causation of Huerta’s dictatorship.

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American sailors are a part of a misunderstanding in Tampico, and are arrested. President Wilson uses to his advantage, as he is looking for an excuse to invade Mexico to get rid of Huerta. This demonstrates causation, as the events of the Tampico Affair lead to an increase in tension between the United States and Mexico

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Convention of Aguascalientes

The Convention of Aguascalientes is held to determine who the next leader after Huerta will be. This resulted in a civil war between Villa and Zapata, and Carranza and Obregón, the constitutionalists. This is a causation of political tension in Mexico.

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The US recognizes Carranza as the leader of Mexico

Carranza and Obregón take over Mexico City in late 1914 and then use trench warfare to defeat Villa at the Battle of Celaya. These accomplishments earns Carranza recognizement as the leader of Mexico from the United States. This event is an example of causation, since it leads to Villa’s attack against the US.

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Villa attacks Columbus, New Mexico

Villa is upset that Carranza was recognized by the US, and decides to express this by crossing the border and attacking the US city Columbus in New Mexico. President Wilson enlists the help of Gen. John “Blackjack” Pershing to track down and take out Villa, but this effort is unsuccessful. This is a consequence of the US’ decision to recognize Carranza as the leader of Mexico.

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Zimmerman Telegram intercepted

The Zimmerman Telegram was a message sent from Germany to Mexico, that requested an alliance between the two nations to work against the United States. Though this message was supposed to be a secret, it was intercepted by British Spies and given to the United States. This demonstrates continuity as it shows Mexico still receives help from foreign powers.

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Mexican Constitution of 1917 is created

The constitution written by Carranza’s Constitutional Convention is ratified. It claimed to restore lands to native people, separation of church and state, and economic and educational reforms. This is a causation of many of the reforms Mexico sees in the following years.

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Plan de Agua Prieta

Obregón issues the Plan de Agua Prieta, which organizes a coup d’etat. Though Obregón originally had no intentions of organizing a coup d’etat, he chose to do so only after he was accused of it by Carranza. Therefore, this is a consequence of Carranza’s accusation.

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Obregón becomes president

Obregón becomes president and implements many reforms. He introduces changes that prioritize the education system, land reform, and  labor reform. This is a causation of the Mexican Constitution of 1917

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Great Depression begins

When a great depression begins in Mexico, Calles shifts to become less progressive. The government stops land distribution at this time. This is significant because it hinders the social and economic progress Mexico has made.

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Cárdenas becomes president

Calles nominates Lázaro Cárdenas, who then becomes president and exiles Calles. Cárdenas introduces many radical reforms to Mexico, including ending the Hacienda System. This is significant because it shows a sense of success has been achieved through the revolution, as seen by the new reforms.