Mexican revolution

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The Mexican Revolution started because Mexicans were opposed to the dictator-like rule of their president, _____

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Porfirio Diaz

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___ became the Mexican president after Porfirio Díaz resigned.

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Francisco Madero

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Who's dictatorship was Mexico under at the start of the Mexican Revolution?

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Porfirio Diaz

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Which group were most discontent in the revolution?

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Laboring and Rural

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What was the Porfiriato?

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The name of the time period that Diaz was president.

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Who was Francisco Madero?

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Man who took down Porfirio Diaz, wrote "Plant of San Luis Potosi"

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Who was Emiliano Zapata?

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Farmer from south with Native American heritage who wanted land reform

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What was the Hacienda System?

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Large estates where peasants worked on land, mines, and factories and owners made lots of money

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Which of the following is false regarding Porfirio Diaz's 34-year presidency? his dictatorship brought about a stable government, other elites were sensitive to the greed of the Porfirians, advised by educated, business-oriented leaders who wanted to engage in a free-market political approach, in efforts to unseat Diaz, caudillos rose to challenge one another for power

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advised by educated, business-oriented leaders who wanted to engage in a free-market political approach

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What happened after Porfirio Diaz resigned from power in 1911? Options: The Mexican Revolution began. Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata led armies to the capital. La Reforma took power of the government and made changes to land distribution. Victoriano Huerta took control of the government and ruled peacefully for 14 years. New rulers struggled to keep control, leading Mexico to have 3 presidents in less than 3 years.

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New rulers struggled to keep control, leading Mexico to have 3 presidents in less than 3 years.