Francisco I. Madero

The Mexican Revolution, as envisioned by Francisco I, Madero and his middle class supporters was primarily aimed at political reform. His campaign was based on the principles of no-reelection, free market capitalism, and decentralization. Madero advocated for honest elections, participation in the…

The Dynamics of the Mexican Revolution

The Constitutionalist victory over the Conventionists during the Mexican Revolution was influenced by several key factors. Firstly, the Constitutionalists, led by Venustiano Carranza, had support from middle-class liberals, intellectuals, and moderate…

Francisco Madero and his Revolutionary Divide

Francisco Madero burst onto the political scene of Mexico in 1910 when he ran…

A combination of popular support, military strength, international backing, strategic alliances, and political legitimacy contributed to the Constitutionalists’ eventual victory over the Conventionalists. The Constitutionalists had broader popular support amongst the people. They were able to rally various factions and groups under their banner…

Revolution from Exile

Francisco Madero used his presidential election loss to Porfirio Diaz to incite revolution from exile in the United States. Madero’s “Plan de San Luis Potosi” was aimed at political reform, and paid lip service to the social and economic reforms campesinos and nationalists wanted. Madero…

The Mexican Revolution of 1911 reflected a divide between two opposing forces: those who had the power, money, and influence; and those who were powerless, poor, and forgotten. Madero was originally seen as a liberal whose actions against Diaz sparked the revolution. In his 1910 “The Plan of San Luis Potosi,” Madero wrote, “In abuse of the law on…

The Mexican Revolution. A Revolution “With Legs”!

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The Constitutionalist victory over the Conventionalists during the Mexican Revolution can be attributed to several factors. The Constitutionalists managed crucial resources including customs at the major port of Veracruz which enabled them to acquire arms and munitions. The leader of the Constitutionalists Venustiano…

Francisco Maduro’s grave mistakes

The tragedy of Francisco Maduro

Francisco Madero was a serious challenger to Porfirio Diaz. Madero had amassed a vast personal fortune and was able to finance his impressive electoral campaign. Of Diaz and his insurgents…