La Revolución Mexicana

Monumental People

The Mexican Revolution was plagued with different factions all fighting for power. Two of these factions were the…

From the Porfiriato to the Madero Presidency: Coalitions Build and Dissolve

The Voice that the Revolution Left Behind

Ricardo Flores Magon, one of the earliest voices and writers on behalf of the rights of…

Far Reaches of Political Unrest in Mexico

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The Mexican Revolution was a rocky battle that involved many changes in leaders with differing views and brought about many new and important social changes in Mexico. Previous to this, Mexico had fought for its…

Alvaro Obregon became the president of Mexico leading the country to victory in the revolution. Obregon was the president with the huge undertaking of constructing Mexico into new prosperity, this included restoration socially, politically, and economically.

The Tiger Unleashed

Madero enables revolution.

Alvaro Obregon: Taking the Edge Off

In July of 1920, Alvaro Obregon, veteran of the Mexican revolution whose missing arm became a…

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How did the Revolution as envisioned by Francisco I. Madero and his middle-class…

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…