Latin America Decolonization takes place primarily for economic & cultural reasons, as nations sought self-sufficiency & control

Search for Stability in Latin America Cubans and Puerto Ricans are Isolated Sphere of Influence and Economic Imperialism by U.S.A. Resentment increases in Central and South America US intervention with Panamanian Independence Brazil & Argentina turn to: Authoritarianism Nationalized Industries

Mexican Turmoil Mexican Revolution – 1910 Mexico ruled by a dictator (Diaz) Corrupt Allowed foreign influence Economic inequality The last straw is World War I Limited access to European goods Forced to rely on themselves  INDUSTRIALIZE

Rebellion Francisco Madero – ran against Diaz in 1910 Wanted moderate democratic political reforms Arrested & spurs a revolt Pancho Villa – leads a rebellion in north Emiliano Zapata – leads a rebellion in the south His goal = give land back to peasants (land redistribution) Diaz is driven from power in 1913 but revolution continues By 1920 Mexico began to settle down

Zapata

Villa

Cultural & Political Changes Mexican Constitution of 1917 Land reform, nationalized resources (esp. oil), workers rights, education reform Nationalism & Indigenism Attempt to reconnect w/ Native past Reflected in art Diego Rivera

Latin America and the US following WWI U.S. became a world power politically and economically Creates problems for Latin America? Why? U.S. intervention in Mexico (limited) Desire for order Fear of German influence on Mexico Zimmerman Note