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Mexican Revolution

  • Creelman interview

    Pearson's Magazine publishes "Creelman interview" with President Díaz, stating that Mexico is ready for democracy and a new leader.
  • Plan of San Luis Potosí

    Francisco Madero writes "Plan of San Luis Potosí" in San Antonio, Texas, calling for all Mexicans to rise up against the dictator on November 20, 1910.
  • Zapata leads uprising of villagers

    Emiliano Zapata leads uprising of villagers in Morelos for land and water rights. Simultaneously armed revolts begin in other parts of Mexico.
  • Francisco Madero elected President of Mexico.

    Francisco Madero elected President of Mexico. By votaries of citizens.
  • United States declares itself against Huerta.

    United States declares itself against Huerta.
  • Madero relieves Shot

    President Madero and Vice President Pino Suárez are shot to death. Huerta declares himself President of Mexico.
  • World War I starts in Europe. United States leaves Veracruz.

    World War I starts in Europe. United States leaves Veracruz. To fight against Germany.
  • United States forces occupy Veracruz.

    United States forces occupy Veracruz.
  • United States recognizes Venustiano Carranza as provisional President of Mexico.

    United States recognizes Venustiano Carranza as provisional President of Mexico.
  • Zapata slain in ambush.

    Zapata slain in ambush.
  • Obregón announces his campaign for the presidency.

    Obregón announces his campaign for the presidency.
  • Carranza murdered.

    Carranza murdered. By going against Obregón
  • Obregón elected President.

    Obregón elected President.
  • Obregón sworn in as President. The Revolution is over.

    Obregón sworn in as President. The Revolution is over.