Mexico Flashcards
(18 cards)
word for dictator
caudillo
creole caudillo who lost 1/2 of Mexico to US in early 1800s
General Antonio de Santa Anna
border dispute between Mexico and US about Texas w/ General Antonio de Santa Anna
Mexican-American War
liberal/revolutionary lawyer who led revolt that overthrew General Antonio de Santa Anna
Benito Juarez
what Benito Juarez created
the liberal Constitution of 1857
War of French Intervention
when France tried to make Mexico into a colony by making a French their emperor
Nepoleon III’s son who became emperor of Mexico but was exiled/killed
Maximilian
caudillo general who ruled before 1911 Revolution; was hated for rigging elections, modernizing, no regulations, etc
Porfirio Diaz
guy who calls a revolution against Porfirio Diaz; couldn’t control the 1911 Revolution
Francisco Madero
two guys who lead revolt against Francisco Madero
Pancho Villa
Emiliano Zapata
guy who lead revolt against Francisco Madero; known as a “bandit”/fighter
Villa
guy who lead revolt against Francisco Madero; known for big hat and being advocate against rich for land
Zapata
General who has Francisco Madero overthrown and murdered
General Victoriano Huerta
two politicians who help Villa and Zapata to drive out Gen. Victoriano Huerta
Obregon and Carranza
who becomes president after Huerta in 1915
Obregon
what is created when Obregon is president
Constitution of 1917
revolt against gov. anticlerical politicies / in support of churches
Cristero Revolt
favorite president of 1930s; pro-land reforms and nationalized oil
Lazaro Cardenas
