Compare And Contrast Mexican Revolution Vs American Civil War
Gowtham Anche
Batt 6th
QWA 2
4 December 2014
American Civil War vs. Mexican Revolution
The American Civil War and the Mexican Revolution are both defining moments in their respective countries’ history. The American Civil War lasted for four years from 1861 to 1865. In contrast, the Mexican Revolution lasted for ten years from 1910 to 1920. Both of these conflicts were the result of conflicting ideals and the aftermath was a massive loss of life. However, out of the conflict emerged more unified nations. The Mexican Revolution does have several distinct features. While the revolution originally started as an up rise against authority, it eventually became a multi-sided civil war. The purpose of the Mexican Revolution was to improve the standard of living for the middle class. By the end of the revolution, the people had overthrown a dictatorship and established a constitutional republic. The revolution was officially ended by in a peaceful manner with the establishment of the Constitution of Mexico. However, this revolution is more controversial since some historians debate its status. …show more content…
Likewise, the American Civil War has its own differences.
The American civil war was primarily a fight between two sides over numerous contradictory ideals. The civil war’s seeds started to grow when Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States of America which in turned caused tensions to rise. Unlike the peaceful ending of the Mexican Revolution, the American Civil War ended with the Battles of Palmito Ranch and Appotmax and the capture of Confederate President Davis. The end of this long, bloody conflict helped add three new amendments to the Constitution. Finally, the result of the American Civil War answered whether the United States would be an undividable country and whether it was truly
free. However, the American Civil war and Mexican Revolution do have some parallels. First of all, both of these conflicts were an uprising against a form of authority. Secondly, both of these conflicts were influenced by outside forces including European countries during the civil war and the United States during the revolution. One more similarity is that both of these struggles helped make their respective countries’ Constitution better. Another similarity is that the end of the wars led to a better way of life for a group of people, the African Americans for the civil war and the middle class for the revolution. Finally, after the end of these conflicts, the rulers of the countries were assassinated and threw the countries into minor disarray.
In conclusion, both the American Civil War and Mexican Revolution were defining moments in the United States and Mexico’s history. While the Mexican Revolution lasted longer and was later, both of these conflicts had the same overall affect. The overall results were a better standard of life and a truly unified nation. These conflicts prove that through hardships emerges a enhanced country.
Works Cited
Mcpherson, James. "A Brief Overview of the American Civil War." Council on Foreign Relations. Council on Foreign Relations, n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2014. <http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/civil-war-overview/overview.html>.
"The Mexican Revolution: November 20th, 1910 | EDSITEment." The Mexican Revolution: November 20th, 1910 | EDSITEment. Edsitement, n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014. <http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/mexican-revolution-november-20th-1910>.
Batt 6th
QWA 2
4 December 2014
American Civil War vs. Mexican Revolution
The American Civil War and the Mexican Revolution are both defining moments in their respective countries’ history. The American Civil War lasted for four years from 1861 to 1865. In contrast, the Mexican Revolution lasted for ten years from 1910 to 1920. Both of these conflicts were the result of conflicting ideals and the aftermath was a massive loss of life. However, out of the conflict emerged more unified nations. The Mexican Revolution does have several distinct features. While the revolution originally started as an up rise against authority, it eventually became a multi-sided civil war. The purpose of the Mexican Revolution was to improve the standard of living for the middle class. By the end of the revolution, the people had overthrown a dictatorship and established a constitutional republic. The revolution was officially ended by in a peaceful manner with the establishment of the Constitution of Mexico. However, this revolution is more controversial since some historians debate its status. …show more content…
Likewise, the American Civil War has its own differences.
The American civil war was primarily a fight between two sides over numerous contradictory ideals. The civil war’s seeds started to grow when Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States of America which in turned caused tensions to rise. Unlike the peaceful ending of the Mexican Revolution, the American Civil War ended with the Battles of Palmito Ranch and Appotmax and the capture of Confederate President Davis. The end of this long, bloody conflict helped add three new amendments to the Constitution. Finally, the result of the American Civil War answered whether the United States would be an undividable country and whether it was truly
free. However, the American Civil war and Mexican Revolution do have some parallels. First of all, both of these conflicts were an uprising against a form of authority. Secondly, both of these conflicts were influenced by outside forces including European countries during the civil war and the United States during the revolution. One more similarity is that both of these struggles helped make their respective countries’ Constitution better. Another similarity is that the end of the wars led to a better way of life for a group of people, the African Americans for the civil war and the middle class for the revolution. Finally, after the end of these conflicts, the rulers of the countries were assassinated and threw the countries into minor disarray.
In conclusion, both the American Civil War and Mexican Revolution were defining moments in the United States and Mexico’s history. While the Mexican Revolution lasted longer and was later, both of these conflicts had the same overall affect. The overall results were a better standard of life and a truly unified nation. These conflicts prove that through hardships emerges a enhanced country.
Works Cited
Mcpherson, James. "A Brief Overview of the American Civil War." Council on Foreign Relations. Council on Foreign Relations, n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2014. <http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/civil-war-overview/overview.html>.
"The Mexican Revolution: November 20th, 1910 | EDSITEment." The Mexican Revolution: November 20th, 1910 | EDSITEment. Edsitement, n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014. <http://edsitement.neh.gov/feature/mexican-revolution-november-20th-1910>.