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Impact of Zapatista Guerrilla Movement in Mexico: Peasant Hero of Mexican Revolution

Explore the impact and political outcome of the Zapatista Guerrilla Movement led by Emiliano Zapata, who organized and supported peasants during the Mexican Revolution. The movement advocated for government reform, land redistribution, and improved rights for indigenous people. Learn about their opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and their continued struggle for better living conditions in southern Mexico.

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Impact of Zapatista Guerrilla Movement in Mexico: Peasant Hero of Mexican Revolution

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  1. The Impact and Political Outcome of the Zapatista Guerrilla Movement in Mexico

  2. “Peasant Hero of the Mexican Revolution” • Organized and led peasants (native people) during this revolution • Supported government reform and land redistribution • Rallying cry: “Land and Freedom” • Quote: “It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees.” Emiliano Zapata August 8, 1879-April 10, 1919 (assassinated)

  3. The Zapatistas took their name from Emiliano Zapata. • They support improved rights and living conditions for Mexico’s indigenous people. • In the late twentieth century, they were notorious for their harassment and sabotage against the Mexican government.

  4. North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) • Effective January, 1, 1994 • Allowed free trading between Mexico, the United States and Canada. • Zapatistas and other Mexicans thought that cheaper farm goods coming from the U. S. would harm poor Mexican farmers who could not compete with the lower prices.

  5. On the day NAFTA took effect, Zapatistas took control of some towns in southern Mexico. • The Mexican army was sent to remove them. • The fighting lasted several weeks until a cease-fire ended it. • This was NOT the end of the Zapatistas!

  6. Agreements between the Zapatistas and government have not solved people’s problems. • The Zapatistas still control small parts of southern Mexico. • The Zapatistas argue that the indigenous people of Mexico need help to improve health care, housing, education and jobs.

  7. Let’s see what you can recall . . . • The Zapatistas did not like NAFTA because they believed it would • A. mean U.S. factories would move to Mexico. • B. force Mexicans to move to the U.S. • C. hurt businesses in Canada. • D. cause poor Mexican farmers to go out of business.

  8. Which group do the Zapatistas support? A. Canadian farmers B. U.S. factory workers C. Indigenous people of Mexico D. Poor farmers in the U.S.

  9. Which is an area of concern for the Zapatistas? A. acid rain B. deforestation C. housing D. religion

  10. What did the Zapatistas do to show they were against NAFTA? A. Attacked government troops in Mexico City. B. Took over several towns in southern Mexico. C. Worked with the government on agreements to improve the rights of poor Mexicans.

  11. The Zapatistas: Heroes or Villains? Write a 5 – 7 sentence paragraph arguing why you think the Zapatistas beliefs and actions make them heroes or villains. Support your opinion with facts from your notes.

  12. Who? • Zapatista Army of National Liberation • Ejercito Zapatista de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) • Natives that were coffee growers • Poor people of the Chiapas • Named after Emiliano Zapata- supporter of the Mexican Revolution

  13. What? • Zapatista Army declared war on the Mexican state of Chiapas. • They got the world’s attention by taken over several Mexican cities and attacking their military posts. • The Mexican government sent soldiers and small battles took place. • The Zapatista’s uprising failed, but they did get attention from the world.

  14. When? January 1, 1994

  15. Where? • Chiapas, Mexico • Some of Mexico’s richest land • Hydroelectric power • Natural Gas • Oil • Coffee The sign reads: You are in Zapatista rebel territory. Here the people give orders and the government obeys.

  16. This makes the Chiapas home to some of the poorest people in Mexico. • Hardest hit are people of Mayan descent. • Most do not speak Spanish • Small farms • Little access to education and healthcare

  17. Why? • They wanted more land. • NAFTA (North America Free Trade Agreement) • They thought it would increase poverty • Indigenous people (native americans) in the Chiapas felt that they were being treated like second class citizens • They wanted more political democracy. • They felt that they were being ignored by the government. • Ther best land for farming and ranching is controlled by a few wealthy land owners and they worked with the government to benefit themselves. (Think: Oligarchy) • They wanted more money to help with poverty.

  18. Outcome • The world agreed with the Zapatistas. • The Mexican government has not done much to help. • They adopted non-violent strategies to get their voice heard. • Internet • International speaking-educated people in Mexico and around the world • The indigenous (natives) and peasants of Chiapas have started their own health and education programs. • The uprising was a reminder of what can happen if people are ignored.

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