Mexican Revolution

Mexican Revolution “The Mexican revolution was brought on by, among other factors, tremendous disagreement among the Mexican people over the dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz.”(www.mexconnect.com/MEX/austin) This disagreement provided a hostile environment in which the citizens of the lower class were discontent and many prominent figures rebelled against Díaz. This kind of environment plus the growing discontent of the majority class, lead to many revolts and coups that brought …

…of poverty. What Venustantio Carranza did by writing Mexico’s Constitution in 1917 and what everybody who fought in the revolution did, was ensure that all Mexicans to come would have the freedom that was paid for with the lives of revolutionaries. Mexico’s citizens today should be and are eternally grateful for those who fought against oppression just as Americans are thankful for those who sacrificed their families and lives for our county’s independence.