Blog Post 1(Module 3)

How did the Revolution as envisioned by Francisco I. Madero and his middle-class supporters differ from the goals that lower-class participants (campesinos, laborers, etc.) had in mind? How and why did those diverging goals create problems for Madero once he had been elected president of Mexico? By your estimation, why was this early period of revolution and counterrevolution significant?

The Revolution as envisioned by Francisco I. Madero and his middle-class supporters differed from the goals of the lower-class participants by making a movement for justice socially and democratically. In an effort to gain stability, Madero’s efforts toward the presidency challenged the lower-class participant's ability to reclaim their stolen lands. The loss of land was a huge issue for the lower class and something that they felt was challenged by Modero’s middle-class supporters.

Moderno's motivation for the presidency came from his frustration with the belief that Mexico lacked a democratic society. An inexperienced Franciso I. Moderno came into his presidency with positive goals brought lacked the knowledge of meeting the needs of the people. Not being able to follow through and give people back their land as he had promised created an uproar against Moderno.

This early period of revolution and counter-revolution is significant because it shows how all the pieces had to work throughout the revolution. It was interesting that although Moderno had very good intentions he failed to listen to the lower-class people's needs, the group of people most responsible for any real change. Moderno failed to listen to what the opposing party was saying and even after promising to help them regain their land he failed to follow through resulting in the lower class turning against him. This was a huge mistake for Moderno, he was unable to find balance and listen to all classes, ultimately costing him his life.