Background of El Porfiriato

In which year was Porfirio Díaz born?

• 1840

• 1850

• 1830

• 1820

What significant conflict did Mexico face from 1846 to 1848?

• French Intervention

• War against the United States

• War of Independence

• Mexican Revolution

What rank did Díaz achieve during the Reform War?

• Lieutenant

• Colonel

• General

• Major

Who was the commander of the Mexican Army during the battle of Puebla?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Benito Juárez

• Ignacio Zaragoza

• Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada

What was the name of the rebellion led by Díaz in September 1871?

• Plan de Puebla

• Plan de la Noria

• Plan of Tuxtepec

• Plan de Ayutla

What percentage of votes did Díaz receive in the elections against Juárez in 1867?

• 50%

• 71.5%

• 42%

• 26%

What was the main issue Díaz opposed in his Plan de la Noria?

• Economic instability

• Foreign influence

• Forced reelection

• Military intervention

Who succeeded Benito Juárez after his death in 1872?

• Porfirio Díaz

• Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada

• José María Iglesias

• Ignacio Zaragoza

What year did Díaz first assume the presidency of Mexico?

• 1878

• 1875

• 1877

• 1876

What did Díaz express about public officials in the Plan de la Noria?

• They should seek power

• They should extend their terms

• They should return trust to the electorate

• They should ignore the Constitution