Revolutions Around the World

When did the Mexican Revolution take place?

• 1910-1920

• 1800-1810

• 1850-1860

• 1900-1910

The Revolution began on 20th November 1910 to overthrow which ruler and dictator?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Francisco Madero

• Victoriano Huerta

• Venustiano Carranza

What was Porfirio Díaz's ambition for Mexico?

• Modernize the country

• Expand Mexico's territory

• Strengthen ties with European powers

• Promote agricultural development

How did Díaz use a campaign to force citizens to support him?

• Through propaganda and manipulation

• By offering financial incentives

• By threatening with military force

• By promising political reforms

What happened to civil liberties such as the freedom of press under Díaz's rule?

• They were severely restricted.

• They were expanded significantly.

• They remained unchanged.

• They were slightly improved.

Why was it impossible for anyone who did not have a formal title to own land under Díaz's rule?

• Because land ownership was restricted to the elite class with formal titles.

• Because land was only available to foreign investors.

• Because the government owned all the land.

• Because there was no legal framework for land ownership.

What was the impact on poor farmers due to Díaz's policies?

• Loss of land and increased poverty

• Improved agricultural techniques

• Access to new markets

• Increased government support

Who led the Mexican people in a revolution that removed Diaz from power?

• Porfirio Diaz

• Francisco Madero

• Emiliano Zapata

• Pancho Villa

As the new leader of Mexico, what did Madero promise the people?

• Implement a new land reform

• Increase taxes

• Build new schools

• Strengthen the military

Fill in the blank: Unfortunately, Madero failed to implement the _______ that he promised and was removed from office and executed in 1913.

• land reform

• economic policy

• military strategy

• foreign alliance