Porfirio DíazPorfiriato, the period of Porfirio Díaz's presidency of Mexico (1876–80; 1884–1911), an era of dictatorial rule accomplished through a combination of consensus and repression during which the country underwent extensive modernization but political liberties were limited and the free press was muzzled.
Porfirio Díaz was known for his decades-long presidency and strong centralized state in Mexico.
Porfirio Díaz (September 15, 1830–July 2, 1915,) was a Mexican general, president, politician, and dictator. He ruled Mexico with an iron fist for 35 years, from 1876 to 1911. His period of rule, referred to as the Porfiriato, was marked by great progress and modernization, and the Mexican economy boomed.Jul 25, 2019
Antonio López de Santa AnnaAntonio López de Santa Anna, in full Antonio López de Santa Anna Pérez de Lebrón, (born February 21, 1794, Jalapa, Mexico—died June 21, 1876, Mexico City), Mexican army officer and statesman who was the storm centre of Mexico's politics during such events as the Texas Revolution (1835–36) and the Mexican-American War ( ...Mar 4, 2022
For 300 years Spain ruled the land until the early 1800s. At that time the local Mexicans revolted against Spanish rule. Father Miguel Hidalgo declared Mexico's independence with his famous cry of "Viva Mexico". In 1821, Mexico defeated the Spanish and gained full independence.
Which leader benefited Mexico the most? Juarez.
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The Mexican Revolution, which began in 1910, ended dictatorship in Mexico and established a constitutional republic.Jun 10, 2019