Causes Of The Mexican Revolution

The Mexican Revolution: Porfirio Diaz “The general impression regarding the Mexican situation, not only abroad but in Mexico, is that it is but chaos,” documented by Hon. Luis Cabrera, in the Mexican Revolution – Its Causes, Purposes, and Results (Cabrera, 1917). The Mexican Revolution was indeed chaos bringing disarray and uproar into the country of Mexico. This commotion was primarily the cause of one man, Porfirio Diaz. With his vile behavior, unfit leadership, and numerous lies, the accomplishments of Porfirio Diaz stood in the shadow, allowing his dictatorship to cause the revolution in Mexico. He, unlike many people, sought out a goal to change the economy of Mexico and strengthen it by any means necessary which ultimately resulted in his undertaking and a change that Mexico had never seen before.
He stabilized the economy of Mexico and allowed the country to develop greatly. Unfortunately, his blind ambitions caused uproar into the country of Mexico. Through him the lower class plummeted into a state of debt, while the hacienda owners flourished, causing instability socially. He beat down the uproars and revolts with his Rurales and suppressed the rights of his people, causing tension to rise significantly. People wanted change in their government and believed that through the overthrowing of Porfirio Diaz they could reach that goal. His blind ambition led him in a path that proved worthy for the economy of Mexico but shattering to the connection between people and government, leaving them with no other choice but to revolt against their administration and overthrow Porfirio Diaz. Through his behavior, lies, and leadership, the people were able to truly see the rupture in their government. His oppositionists wanted a more stabilized government and as a result the people rebelled and the Mexican Revolution began, ending the reign of Porfirio Diaz, who died in exile (Porfirio