The Mexican Revolution Essay

How would you discuss the worldviews and value systems of Indigenous peoples prior to European contact/invasion? How did these worldviews impact all aspects of life (science, agriculture, language, spirituality, etc.) for indigenous peoples?

After the people of Mexico freed themselves from Spanish control, they faced difficulties trying to officially establish themselves as a country. Despite their independence, Mexico had to also live with the aftermath of Spanish colonialism. Part of the aftermath included socio-political issues amongst the Mexican people. In an effort to establish themselves as a nation, they first had to free themselves from a Spanish ideology, for Mexico truly was not free after their independence. The socio-political predicaments contribute to the evolution of modern day Mexico.

The Texas Revolution was a key point in our nation’s history and in the history of the state of Texas. For, if Texas had not revolted the way that they did, it would probably not have become a state. There are many causes that are speculated on why Texas revolted whether they are political disputes against the Centralist party in Mexico that had primary control at the time of the Revolution. These and more will be explored. Also, there are key battles in the Texas Revolution that decided the final fate of Texas, none more famous than the famous Battle of San Jacinto and The Alamo.

The United States of America has been through many wars, wars concerning many things such as land oil, pride and respect. However, when the United States went to war with Mexico, it was planned over greed. The Mexican- American war was a war provoked by the United States, in efforts to expand the coasts of the country. Mexico was a small under privileged country who had previously to the war had already lost part of their country (Texas). Needless to say this war was cut throat and violent, it was however one of the smartest business decisions America has ever made.

The perception of history is often crafted by the information given and the information available, however, almost too often the facts accessible are warped by the viewpoints of others before they can be properly assessed. Differing outlooks thus explicate the controversial nature of historical events and why the motives and conclusions behind certain occurrences are called into question. The Mexican American war as many American historians would call it ushers a contrary tone in Mexico as their own historians would claim the “war” as United States invasion; the difference in referral is based on the different perceptions of the conflict. In the American viewpoint, the Mexican American War was driven by economic, social and political pressures to bolster United States territories, through the annexation of Texas. In the converse, it could be argued that Mexico did not declare a formal war against the United States but rather was interested in defending their country’s territorial integrity and resisting United State’s invasion. In a Mexican viewpoint then, the war was not a result of arrogance but a consequence of defending Mexican territory from United States invasion. Nonetheless the aftermath of the war produced immense repercussions, furthering American exceptionalism, slavery, and disregard for international borders prompting the inquiry of not only the unjust methods applied but the unjustified results.

     The factors that started the Mexican War lay heavily on American shoulders. Whether if the factors were created by social, political or economical needs, they have all become the center of attention for the question of being a national interest or disgrace. However, the Americans felt that they existed for “…spreading the blessings of peace.” according to Andrew Jackson. There will always be controversy between the two sides of this matter, the Americans who feel that it had to be done, to the Mexicans who felt that it was an injustice done to their nation.

that President Polk had no right to do what he did. It is said that

Starting in the late nineteenth century until the end of World War II, the immigration policy in the United States experienced dramatic changes that altered the pace of immigration. High rates of immigration sparked adverse emotions and encouraged restrictive legislation and numerous bills in Congress advocated the suspension of immigration and the deportation of non-Americans (Wisconsin Historical Society). Mexican American history was shaped by several bills in Congress and efforts to deport all non-Americans from the United States. The United States was home to several Spanish-origin groups, prior to the Declaration of Independence. The term “Mexican American” was a label used to describe a number of Hispanic American groups that

The Mexican Revolution completely changed Mexico’s society and its government. It is called one of the greatest upheavals of the 20th century by many. It all started in 1910 and ended a dictatorship and created a constitutional republic. The United States played a major role in the revolution by supporting the side who occupied the seats of power for both economic reasons and political reasons. Their contribution varied by supporting the Mexican regimes in the beginning but then rejecting them by the end of the revolution. That’s why I believe that without the intervention of the United States, the revolution would have ended another way. So to what extent did the United States interact and influence the Mexican Revolution from 1910-1920? I believe the answer is that without the intervention of the United States, Mexico could still be a dictatorship.

What is a revolution? By definition it means the overthrow of a government by those who are governed. That is exactly what the French and the Mexican revolutions were all about. The living conditions and overall treatment of the poor, pheasants, lower class, last man on the totem pole or what ever you want to call them, was a large factor in the coming of these revolutions. "Those who are governed" are exactly what the lower class people were. Also, liberty was one of the people's major concerns. They were ruled by men whose only desire was power and greed which is what led them into revolt.

Even after hundreds of years, the Mexican Revolution remains an important mark in Mexican politics. Adams believes Carlos Fuentes is trying to say in The Death of Artemio Cruz by saying this,

The Mexican Revolution was an armed battle that became known as one of the most important sociopolitical events in Mexico and one of the greatest twentieth century upheavals that started in 1910. This revolution first began as a middle-class protest against the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz who had been in rule for a span of thirty four years. Diaz had violated the principles and ideals of the Mexican Constitution of 1857 which prompted many people to challenge his power. As the battle for independence carried on over the years over 900,000 lives were lost and many struggled for the power as leaders were overthrown and replaced. The main ideas of the Mexican Revolution came from basic belief that a few wealthy landowners could no longer continue the old ways of Spanish colonial rule. The system had to be replaced to a new modernized one in which those who actually worked the land should withdraw its wealth through their labor.

In order to properly identify fundamental characteristics attributed to the Mexican Revolution of 1910, that may or may not deem it a legitimate revolution, we must first establish and define that which is allocated by the term, revolution. Merriam Webster defines a revolution as, a complete overthrow of an established government or political system. The Oxford Dictionary defines a revolution as, “an overthrow of old government by force and replacing it by a new one. Funk and Wagnall’s Standard Desk Dictionary establishes that a revolution is, a great upheaval: a radical change, especially in government. In lecture, class discussions describe characteristics of a revolution as being of fundamental change in either a political power or governmental assembly, taking place over a period of time, and carried out through action on behalf of the population as a mass. More formerly, a mass rebellion of the institutions in place at the time of which the public seeks to overrule.

The Mexican revolution was a great success as it restored the values that the Mexican people valued. After the violent reign of Porfiriato—marred by massive wealth inequality—ended, the Mexican people rallied for a stable government with the greatest focus on equal opportunities in government, land ownership, and the creation of jobs. The new government embraced the ideals held by the Mexican people and this lead to great success with goals being maintained through the 1940s.

“I want to die as a slave of principles, not to men.” It is my favorite quote from my role model General Emiliano Zapata which he was during the Mexican Revolution. This is also what I consider my foundation of my beliefs and were my ground stands in any political view. We have several problems that if we don’t work together it will hinder our free society. First, I will interpret how as individualism and collectivisms can help solve some of the problems we encounter today like rising of unemployment, poverty and political issues to include our rights to use 1st Amendment. Secondly, obtaining balance between not being self-centered and having common purpose in life, to private pursuits market mentality will change views in the big spectrum to the better.