Wednesday, November 5 th, 2008 BELL WORK What was the political slogan used by Porfirio Diaz during his Presidency? Pg.391 The name of the revolt that Stephen Austin encouraged? Pg.388 Who was Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna? Pg. 388 How long is the Panama Canal? Pg.386

Review Caudillos

California State Standard 10:4:4 Describe the independence struggles of the colonized regions of the world, and the roles of ideology and religion.

Objectives Why was Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna important to Mexico’s history? Explain Juarez’s reform movement. Describe the rule of Porfirio Diaz. Explain the causes and results of the Mexican Revolution.

Turmoil and Change in Mexico Unit 6 Chapter 12 Lesson 4 Pgs

Setting The Stage Main Idea: Political, social, and economic inequalities in Mexico triggered a period of revolution and reform. Why it Matters: Mexico has moved toward a political democracy and a strong economic position in the Americas

The Mexican War Spanish rule and inequality had plagued Latin America Including Mexico U.S. wanted to extend their territory to the Pacific Ocean ( Manifest Destiny) Mexico controlled most of the southwest at that time Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna - Major military figure ( Fought for Mexican Independence from Spain 1821) - President of Mexico 4 times between 1833 and Caudillo: Opposed and supported measures to stay in power

Texas Revolt 1820: Mexico urged American citizens to settle in Texas (Why?) -Settlers arrived by the 1000s -Pledged to follow Mexican law Problems Arise: -The population grew rapidly -Conflict of opinion( Religion and Slavery) -Settlers wanted self rule - Mexico refuses

Texas Revolt / Mexican War 1835: Stephen Austin encouraged revolt -Santa Anna and army thwart the rebellion -Mexican victory at the Alamo Battle of San Jacinto -Santa Anna is defeated by Sam Houston (630 Dead in 18 min) -Forced to sign over Texas -Sent back to Mexico with a message -Ousted from power in 1836 (first time)

Wednesday, December 21 BELL WORK What year did the U.S. annex Texas? What were the terms of The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Who were Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata? Which Mexican President supported the New Mexican Constitution?

The Mexican War 1845: -U.S. Annexes Texas -Mexico sees this as an act of aggression -U.S. invades Mexico -U.S. wins /forces treaty after 2 yrs. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo -Northern third of Mexico -California -American South west *Santa Anna Forced into exile for 20 years

JUAREZ and La Reforma Benito Juarez- - Indian form Oaxaca - Became a liberal politician - Rose to power due to personal leadership qualities - Practiced law Governor of Oaxaca La Reforma (liberal reform movement) -Redistribute land -Separate church and state -Educate the poor -Santa Anna forces Benito Juarez into exile -

Benito Juarez Returns Conservatives put up a fight Civil War Juarez is elected president- 1861

French Invasion of Mexico Exiled conservatives and Europeans- -plot to gain power in Mexico Napoleon III- -Deployed French military -French victorious (18 months) -Maximilian the Arch duke of Austria Became Emperor -French left after 5 yrs. -Maximilian: captured and executed

Juarez Re-elected 1867 Established- Railroads Trade National Education Roads and Telegraphs

Profirio Diaz Military man Fought French Backed by military Became President through violence The Diaz Years Dictatorship Corrupt Terrorized Citizens Progressive and Order Many Mexicans grow tired of Diaz the dictator

Slow Revolution in Mexico Pancho Villa- From North (Robin Hood) Creates head ache for U.S. and Huerta Emilio Zapata- From South Powerful Army Together they forced Diaz out of Power

Francisco Madero- - Headed movement to oust Diaz -Elected President in Stepped down /Assassinated 1913 General Victoriano Huerta -President Villa, Zapata, and Carranza Force Huerta out of Power Carranza became President and turned on Villa and Zapata 1 million Mexicans lose their lives during revolt

New Mexican Constitution Adopted in 1917 ( Still in use today) Promoted- Education, land reform, Workers rights Carranza would not back Alvaro Obregon- Took power violently Supported constitution

Institutional Revolutionary Party PRI-Did not tolerate opposition Relative peace and prosperity Rest of the world on the brink of war

Which event do you think was most beneficial to Latin America? 1 paragraph *Monroe Doctrine *Spanish-American War *Panamanian Rebellion *Panama Canal Opened- 1914

Texas Revolt Video Why did Mexico invite Americans to settle in Texas? Who was the leader of the Mexican Army? Who defeated Santa Anna? Name of Spanish mission that was overrun?

Tuesday, December 19 BELL WORK What was the political slogan used by Porfirio Diaz during his Presidency? The name of the revolt that Stephen Austin encouraged? Who was Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna? How long is the Panama Canal?