How Did The American Revolution Influence The Government Of Mexico

for thirty years. During his regime, many fled his absolute dictatorship. After Diaz assumed control over the struggling country in 1884, his reign was known as the period of the “Porfirato.” The motto of his reign was “Order and Progress,” (Diaz and the Porfiriato, 1876-1910. n.d.). Diaz armed many bandits to carry out his orders; from which the impoverished people of Mexico suffered greatly. Diaz controlled the immense population of Mexico through bullying and fear. Diaz did not tolerate free speech during his reign. He wanted to control how the public thought to keep the public working enthusiastically working. Although Mexico was essentially industrialized through Diaz’s of non-stop economic progress, political and social progress did not occur (Porfirio Diaz, n.d.).
The land Diaz seized was allocated to wealthy non-national people. Mostly to strengthen ties with the United States, Diaz gave to wealthy agricultural tycoons and forced indigenous citizens to work for the “plantation owners” for basic housing and food. The reign of Porfirio Diaz sparked a revolution which led to the Mexican Revolution (Mexican Revolution, 2003). The majority of Mexicans united to unseat Diaz from his thrown and establish a better form of government. During this war which encompassed roughly two decades, 900, 000 people were killed and many unreliable presidents exchanged power. In 1917, the Revolution was officially over when the Constitution of Mexico was formed but fighting and warfare continued throughout the decade (Mexican Revolution, 2003). The political instability was a major factor for the immigration of people and families looking for a stable life (Push and Pull Factors of Mexican Migration,