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The Mexican Revolution: US Intervention and Consequences

Discover why the United States intervened in the Mexican Revolution, from Diaz's dictatorship to Villa's raids. Explore the impact of American involvement and the lasting effects on Mexico and the US.

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The Mexican Revolution: US Intervention and Consequences

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  1. The Mexican Revolution United States Intervention

  2. The Big Question • Why did the United States get involved in the Mexican Revolution?

  3. Sequence of Events

  4. The Diaz Dictatorship Mexican dictator Porfirio Díaz promoted American investment in Mexico, benefiting a small wealthy upper class of landowners, clerics and military men. • Brought order, but came at price • Jailed opponents • No Freedom of Press Meanwhile, poor Mexican farmers were struggling in extreme poverty.

  5. Not Your Average Revolution • Revolution was made up of different uprisings • In the South, Zapata led uprisings • In the North, Pancho Villa led uprisings

  6. Leadership of Madero • Madero was exiled by Diaz in 1910 and went to Texas • While in Texas, Madero declared himself president • Tried to implement a democracy • Overthrown by the military

  7. Why the U.S. Intervened • Many American economic investments in Mexico • “Watchful Waiting”, sold weapons to Huerta’s enemies • Wilson believed Huerta was not a legitimate president Despite his intentions, Wilson wound up intervening in Mexico.

  8. The Tampico Incident • Nine U.S. sailors were arrested in Tampico on April 9, 1914 • Sailors were released and America demanded apology • Congress approved to use armed forces

  9. Occupying Veracruz • Germany was sending weapons to Veracruz • Navy & Marines fought and took control of Veracruz to stop shipment • U.S. occupied city for 6 months

  10. Wilson refused to recognize a “government of butchers.” When American sailors were arrested, he sent U.S. Marines into Mexico The famous outlaw Francisco “Pancho” Villa threatened to start a new rebellion. Huerta’s government collapsed and he was in turn replaced by Venustiano Carrenza.

  11. Pursuing Pancho Villa In 1916, Villa participated in raids across the U.S. border, leaving 18 dead. Wilson sent General John J. Pershing and 10,000 troops into Mexico to catch Villa but failed.

  12. Revolution Ends • Zapata and Villa wanted land redistribution- would harm U.S. economic interests • Wilson ended involvement with WWI raging & potential for war with Mexico growing • Violence continued in Mexico until 1920 • Many Mexicans immigrated to the United States

  13. Homework • Page 223 Section 4 Review • Questions 1-3, parts a-c • Due Friday, October 5th

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