DEVELOPMENT OF MEXCO

AFTERMATH OF WAR

• During the Mexican-American War, political turmoil in Mexico
• After the defeat in the war, experienced many governments
• Transitioned from monarchy to republic to caudillo rule
• A liberal reform was created, to reshape Mexican society
• Liberal reform led by President Benito Juárez

LA REFORMA

• Liberal reform created after defeat in Mexican American War
• 1850s: La reforma was established and run by the president
• Aimed to limit power of military & Roman Catholic church
• Aimed to give citizens means to support themselves
• Aimed to give citizens power to participate in political affairs

LA REFORMA(CONT)

• Challenged conservative views of Mexican society
• Opposed political, social, and economic reforms
• Caused tension in Mexico- country divided
• Mexico was leaning towards civil war

CONSTITUTION OF 1857

• Implemented ideals of La Reforma
• Took away many rights of priests & military elites
• Allowed for the confiscation of church properties
• Enforced land redistribution and broadened ownership
• Improved living conditions overall

MEXICAN REVOLUTION

• From 1911 to 1920
• Broke out when dictator Pofirio Diaz was overthrown
• Lower classes followed rebels Zapata and Villa
• Armed forces of Zapata and Villa had public support
• Forces were unable to capture Mexico's major cities

CONSTITUTION OF 1917

• Revolution ended when Zapata died and gov regained control
• Constitution provided many opportunities for citizens to improve lives
• Constitution provided many opportunities for citizens to improve lives
• Provided land redistribution & universal suffrage
• State supported minimum wages and maximum hours for workers
• State supported minimum wages and maximum hours for workers
• Restrictions on foreign ownership on land and resources

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