The Mexican Revolution began in 1910 in response to the oppressive dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz, who ruled Mexico for over 30 years. Diaz failed to uphold political and economic reforms, imprisoning and killing those who opposed him. In 1911, opposition leader Francisco Madero called for revolt against Diaz and promised democratic reforms including land redistribution and term limits if elected. Led by Madero, Emiliano Zapata, and others, revolutionary forces defeated Diaz's army in 1911, forcing Diaz into exile and allowing Madero to become president.

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2. During the 1900’s, dictator Porfirio Diaz became the 29th President of MexicoHe took away people’s rightsExcluded the poorHis regime was corrupt and repressivekilled and imprisoned anyone who he thought was a threatFailed to maintain a political governmentFailed to maintain an economic growth

3. Diaz was the President of Mexico from 1876-1880, and again in 1884-1911Stayed in power for a long time by manipulating the congressDiaz imprisoned his opponent Francisco Madero, and declared himself as the winner of the 8th term presidency.

4. Madero fled to U.S. in October of 2010 and said that the presidential election was a fraudLater called for elimination of President DiazCalled for an uprising in November 20, 1911, and urged people revolt against DiazThis was the starting point of the revolution, and people rebelled against DiazMadero got out of prison and joined with the people

5. Madero wanted new elections to be heldMadero promised to return all lands that were taken away from the poorHe promised that people would have voting rightsHe Also promised to limit the Presidential election as one term per President.

6. Leaders including Madero, Pascual Orozco, Francisco Villa, and Emiliano Zapata led the uprising of the people in March 1911Maderista troops led by Madero defeated the army of DiazThey ended Diaz’s presidencyDiaz was exiled into France where he died in July 2, 1915Francisco Madero then became the President of Mexico from November 6, 1911 – February 19, 1913