The Assassination Of Porfirio Diaz Summary
Introduction
Causes of the Revolution:
Shortly after Benito Juarez’s death, Porfirio Díaz sought to become the next leader of Mexico. The two men were allies and had fought against the French in the Battle of Puebla. However, once Juárez gained power, Díaz worked strategically to overthrow him. Diaz gained power and began his reign as the president of Mexico in 1876 and ruled until 1910 when Francisco Madero whom took office in 1911 succeeded him. Furthermore, he worked to reduce the power of the Catholic Church and confiscated some of their large property holdings. The era of Porfirio Diaz’s government, which lasted from 1876-1910, was referred to as "Porfiriato". President Díaz enforced a strict "No Re-election" policy in which presidents could not serve consecutive terms in office. Order followed by Progress" were the motto of his rule. While Díaz’s presidency was characterized by promotion of industry and the pacification of the country, it came at the expense of the working class, farmers and peasants, who suffered extreme exploitation. This resulted in the rise of an urban protelariat and the influx of foreign capital. Progress came at a price though, since civil liberties such as freedom of the press were suspended under the Porfiriato. …show more content…
1917 Reforms (Church and State)
Articles 3 and 130 were heavily anticlerical: the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico was denied recognition as a legal entity; priests were denied various rights and subject to public registration; religious education was forbidden; public religious ritual outside of the churches was banned; and all churches were became the property of the nation.
Effects of the
Causes of the Revolution:
Shortly after Benito Juarez’s death, Porfirio Díaz sought to become the next leader of Mexico. The two men were allies and had fought against the French in the Battle of Puebla. However, once Juárez gained power, Díaz worked strategically to overthrow him. Diaz gained power and began his reign as the president of Mexico in 1876 and ruled until 1910 when Francisco Madero whom took office in 1911 succeeded him. Furthermore, he worked to reduce the power of the Catholic Church and confiscated some of their large property holdings. The era of Porfirio Diaz’s government, which lasted from 1876-1910, was referred to as "Porfiriato". President Díaz enforced a strict "No Re-election" policy in which presidents could not serve consecutive terms in office. Order followed by Progress" were the motto of his rule. While Díaz’s presidency was characterized by promotion of industry and the pacification of the country, it came at the expense of the working class, farmers and peasants, who suffered extreme exploitation. This resulted in the rise of an urban protelariat and the influx of foreign capital. Progress came at a price though, since civil liberties such as freedom of the press were suspended under the Porfiriato. …show more content…
1917 Reforms (Church and State)
Articles 3 and 130 were heavily anticlerical: the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico was denied recognition as a legal entity; priests were denied various rights and subject to public registration; religious education was forbidden; public religious ritual outside of the churches was banned; and all churches were became the property of the nation.
Effects of the