The Mexican Revolution was a decade-long civil war in Mexico from 1910 to 1920, resulting in the transformation of Mexican culture and government. It led to the drafting of the present-day Constitution of Mexico and the rise of revolutionary generals to power.
The Adams-Onis Treaty involved an agreement between the United States and Spain about the boundary between America and Mexico.
In 1876, Díaz augmented the rurales, a police force created by Benito Juárez, making them his private armed force. Despite their small numbers, the rurales were highly effective in controlling the countryside, especially along the 12,000 miles of railway lines.
In 1905, the Mexican Liberal Party was formed by a group of Mexican intellectuals and political agitators who drew up a radical program of reform, specifically addressing what they considered to be the worst aspects of the Díaz regime.
Starting on June 1, 1906, 5,400 miners began to organize labor strikes in the state of Sonora, protesting among other grievances, the unfair wages compared to U.S. nationals working in the mines.
In January 1907, textile workers rioted at the huge Río Blanco factory in the state of Veracruz, protesting against unfair labor practices, including being paid in credit that could only be used at the company store.
In March 1908, Mexico was in a state of political and social unrest, setting the stage for the Mexican Revolution. The oppressive regime of Porfirio Díaz had led to widespread dissatisfaction among the Mexican people.
The Mexican Revolution started in 1910, leading to a decade-long conflict that resulted in significant political and social upheaval in Mexico, ultimately leading to the establishment of a new government.
The Mexican Revolution of 1910 was a major armed struggle that resulted in the overthrow of the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz and the establishment of a more democratic government.
On September 27, 1910, Diaz is named Mexican president for an eighth term, setting the stage for further political unrest in Mexico.
On October 11, 1910, Francisco Madero escapes from prison to Texas, initiating his efforts to rebel against Diaz's regime.
On November 19, 1910, during his travel to Mexico, Madero encounters Mexican bandit Doroteo Arango, also known as Pancho Villa, a significant event in the lead-up to the Mexican Revolution.
The Mexican Revolution began with the armed uprising against the regime of President Porfirio Díaz, initiated by Francisco I. Madero's Plan of San Luis Potosí.
In 1911, President Taft deployed 20,000 U.S. troops to the Mexican border due to concerns over Mexican nationalism during the Mexican Revolution.
On January 30, 1911, Pascual Orozoco launched an attack on a federal garrison.
On February 13, 1911, Jose Luis Moya successfully occupied Durango.
On February 26, 1911, Moya captured Zacatecas.
On March 6, 1911, Madero led an attack on a federal garrison.
On March 24, 1911, Emiliano Zapata organized a revolutionary band to protest the loss of land by Indians.
On April 3, 1911, Madero led 500 revolutionaries in an attack against Ciudad Juarez.
In May 7, 1911, battles erupted throughout Mexico as part of the Mexican Revolution. President Diaz offered his resignation amidst the ongoing conflicts.
On May 10, 1911, Emiliano Zapata takes the lead in an uprising of villagers in Morelos, fighting for their land and water rights. This marks the beginning of a series of armed revolts across Mexico.
In May 13, 1911, Orzoco and Villa demanded the execution of federal officers. This led to a split from Madero after his refusal, marking a significant event in the Mexican Revolution.
On May 21, 1911, Madero signed the Treaty of Ciudad with Diaz, a pivotal moment in the Mexican Revolution.
Riots erupted in Mexico City leading to the resignation of President Porfirio Diaz. Francisco Leon de la Barra assumed the role of Mexico's interim president.
A meeting between President Porfirio Diaz and Francisco I. Madero Jr. in Medford, Oregon, as reported in the Medford Mail Tribune on May 26, 1911.
Pascual Orozoco's army established its headquarters in Chihuahua City, marking a significant development in the Mexican Revolution.
Victoriano Huerta arrived in Cuernavaca with a sizable force to compel the demobilization of Emiliano Zapata and his army, intensifying the conflict during the Mexican Revolution.
Huerta attempts to arrest Zapata, but he manages to escape to the countryside.
Madero emerges victorious in the Mexican presidential election and subsequently takes the oath of office.
Orozoco launches an attack on a train carrying federal soldiers as a move against Madero.
Pascual Orozco issued his Plan Orozquista on 25 March 1912, enumerating the reasons for rising in revolt against Madero. This event contributed to the internal conflicts and opposition faced by the Madero regime.
Pedro Leon leads a mutiny within Mexico City.
Felix Diaz, along with generals Mondragon and Ruiz, leads a 10-day mutiny against Madero.
On February 18, 1913, General Victoriano Huerta led a coup against President Francisco Madero, resulting in Madero's deposition, arrest, and imprisonment.
Victoriano Huerta assumed the presidency of Mexico after the Pact of the Embassy, following the arrest and subsequent shooting of President Madero and his vice president, José María Pino Suárez.
Victoriano Huerta orders the murders of President Francisco Madero and Vice President José María Pino Suárez, seizing power in Mexico.
Venustiano Carranza leads a rebellion against Victoriano Huerta's regime in Mexico.
Pancho Villa escapes imprisonment and organizes an uprising against Victoriano Huerta in Mexico.
Venustiano Carranza issues the Plan de Guadalupe, officially refusing recognition of Victoriano Huerta as president of Mexico.
Emiliano Zapata officially declares war on Victoriano Huerta's regime in Mexico.
On October 26, 1913, Victoriano Huerta closed the Mexican legislature, having the army surround its building and arresting congressmen perceived to be hostile to his regime. This marked the end of civilian political activity in Mexico and further consolidated Huerta's power.
Victoriano Huerta bombarded Mexico City and had President Madero arrested. President Madero, and Vice President José María Pino Suárez, were both assassinated outside the Lecumberri Palace Prison.
The Second Battle of Torreon occurred on March 22, 1914, resulting in heavy casualties.
The Tampico Affair involved the detainment of American war ships on April 9, 1914, which were positioned there to protect Americans in the vicinity.
Venustiano Carranza, governor of Coahuila, was declared as the First Chief in the fight against Huerta, with the support of both Villa and Zapata, marking a significant development in the Mexican Revolution.
On April 21, 1914, the individual joined the Varacruz Expedition, a military operation during the Mexican Revolution.
In June 1914, Victoriano Huerta resigned as the President of Mexico and fled to Europe on a German ship following the pressure from the United States and the internal opposition.
In mid-July 1914, Huerta's position continued to deteriorate, leading to his resignation and fleeing to the Gulf Coast port of Puerto México. Seeking to escape Mexico, he turned to the German government for support and eventually went into exile, marking the end of an era in the Mexican Revolution.
On August 20, 1914, Álvaro Obregón’s army traveled to Mexico City, and Carranza became Mexico’s president.
On December 6, 1914, the forces of Emiliano Zapata entered Mexico City from the south after a meeting with Villa in Xochimilco. This event marked a significant development in the Mexican Revolution.
The rival armies of Villa and Obregón clashed in April 1915 in the Battle of Celaya, which lasted from the sixth to the 15th. The victory of the Constitutionalists was complete, and Carranza emerged as the political leader of Mexico with a victorious army to keep him in that position.
On October 19, 1915, the United States officially recognized Venustiano Carranza as the provisional President of Mexico, signaling a shift in international relations during the Mexican Revolution.
In March 1916, the United States withdrew its forces from Veracruz, ending its occupation of the city.
The 1917 Constitution of Mexico brought about significant reforms including empowering the state to expropriate resources, major labor reforms, and restrictions on the Catholic Church. It also played a role in the Cristero War and was later amended to roll back some of its provisions.
On February 17, 1917, the constitutional convention organized by Carranza approves the Mexican constitution, which includes provisions for freedom of religion, prohibition of child labor, and equal pay for men and women.
On May 1, 1917, Carranza is officially elected as the president of Mexico.
Emiliano Zapata, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution, was assassinated by agents of President Venustiano Carranza. His death marked the end of his leadership in the movement for land reform and restoration of community rights in Morelos.
Obregón publicly declared his candidacy for the presidency of Mexico, marking a significant step in the country's political landscape.
After an uprising, Carranza escapes to Veracruz and loots vast amounts from the national treasury. Rodolfo Herrero then assassinates Carranza.
Obregón declares himself in revolt against Carranza, leading to the collapse of Carranza's support.
Carranza is murdered, marking a significant event in the power struggle during the Mexican Revolution.
Obregón is elected as the President of Mexico, signifying the end of the Revolution.
The assassination of Pancho Villa in 1923 marked the end of an era in the Mexican Revolution. It reflected the ongoing struggle for power and the violent nature of the revolutionary period.
Calles enforced the anticlerical provisions of the 1917 Constitution, leading to the state crackdown on religion and the beginning of the Cristero War in late 1924.
President-elect Obregón was assassinated by a religious fanatic in 1928, plunging the political system into a major crisis and impacting the presidential succession.
The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) was established in 1929 as a way to manage political power and succession without resorting to violence. It held the presidency for a significant period and played a key role in Mexican politics.
Nellie Campobello's 'Cartucho' is an account of the Revolution in northern Mexico, emphasizing the role of Villistas, and it provided a unique perspective on the Revolution at a time when official discourse was erasing certain aspects of its history.
In 1936, President Cárdenas armed peasants and workers, organizing them into formal militias to stabilize his rule. He also began building collective agricultural enterprises called ejidos to provide peasants access to land, aiming to replace large-scale foreign-owned estates.
The 1917 Constitution empowered the government to expropriate holdings of foreign companies, leading to the significant event of the 1938 expropriation of oil in Mexico.
In 1940, President Cárdenas left office at the age of 45, marking the end of the social revolution in Mexico and ushering in a period of relative stability. His departure revealed the illusory hopes of a democratic succession and the electoral endorsement of the regime.
In 1946, the Partido de la Revolución Mexicana was reorganized as the Institutional Revolutionary Party, maintaining sectoral representation but eliminating the military as a sector. This marked a significant change in the party's structure.
George Rausch Jr.'s work 'The Exile and Death of Victoriano Huerta' was published in May 1963 in The Hispanic American Historical Review, discussing the exile and death of Victoriano Huerta during the Mexican Revolution.
The publication of 'Is the Mexican Revolution Dead?' by scholars of the revolution raised questions about the ongoing impact and relevance of the Mexican Revolution.
The Mexico City Metro opened in 1969, with line 1 (the 'Pink Line') featuring two stations alluding to the Mexican Revolution, namely Metro Pino Suárez and Metro Balderas.
In 1970, Metro Revolución opened, with the station at the Monument to the Revolution, further commemorating the Mexican Revolution.
A book titled 'Huerta: A Political Portrait' was published in 1972 by Michael C. Meyer. It provides a political portrait of Huerta.
In 1980, Metro Zapata and Metro División del Norte were opened, honoring popular heroes of the Mexican Revolution.
Friedrich Katz's work 'The Secret War in Mexico: Europe, the United States, and the Mexican Revolution' shed light on the international aspects of the Revolution, highlighting its global significance.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, son of President Lázaro Cárdenas, broke with the PRI in 1988, forming an independent leftist party, the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). This event challenged the Institutional Revolutionary Party's appropriation of the Mexican Revolution.
Samuel Brunk's work 'Zapata and the City Boys: In Search of a Piece of Revolution' was published in 1993, focusing on Zapata and the city boys during the Mexican Revolution.
In 1994, Metro Constitución de 1917 and Metro Garibaldi were opened, commemorating significant aspects of the Mexican Revolution.
Samuel Brunk's article 'The Banditry of Zapatismo in the Mexican Revolution' was published in April 1996 in The American Historical Review, discussing the banditry of Zapatismo during the Mexican Revolution.
The year 1997 saw the opening of the Metro Lázaro Cárdenas station, commemorating a significant figure of the Mexican Revolution.
In 1999, Metro Ricardo Flores Magón and Metro Romero Rubio were opened, honoring important figures related to the Mexican Revolution.
Charles Merewether, the Collections Curator at Getty Research Institute, presented 'Mexico: From Empire to Revolution' in January 2002, providing insights into the historical transition of Mexico from empire to revolution.
The centennial of the Mexican Revolution in 2010 provided an opportunity to reflect on the historical significance of the events and leaders of the Revolution.
In 2012, a new Metro line opened with a Metro Hospital 20 de Noviembre stop, commemorating a significant date related to the Mexican Revolution.