Former Farmer Jose’s Story of the Mexican Revolution

Below is a historical fiction journal of a farmer who volunteered himself in the Mexican Revolution. He talks about the various challenges and conflicts he faced while rebelling against the Mexican government and the ruthless dictators. He shares his opinions and emotions throughout the revolution, explaining the real historical events that happened.

I agree with Jose that the Mexican Revolution was worth it because it forced a significant change in the government and had a cruicial impact on Mexico’s future. The revolution sparked a new generation for Mexico, including the redistribution of land to peasants and a change in labor laws. I would say that this revolution was successful because it benefited mostly the peasants and lower classes in Mexico resulting in many positive effects. The initial goal of the revolution was to overthrow the ruthless dictator Porfirto Diaz, however it slowly grew towards a major movement that requested modifications in the government. Some people would argue that it was not worth it because some historians believe that the revolution lasted longer up till 1940 since the violent attacks still continued after. However, it is still one of the most impactful movements in Mexican history because it began the Constitution of 1917, sparking education for the people who never had the opportunity to read or write. It completely reversed the original government, promoting organizations to help improve life in rural areas of the country. Therefore, I still believe that the Mexican revolution benefited the people greatly, improving their lives—which is the purpose of a successful revolution.

Land and Liberty!

This is the Mexican Revolution in Plain English. We talk through the whole revolution from the ruthless dictator Porfírio Díaz, 1910, to the rule of Alvaro Obregon, 1920. We briefly explain the important people in the revolution with significant events. As we were filming this video, we came to the conclusion that although this revolution was a violent and bloody struggle for Mexico, it was still worth it. The peasants got their land back with new labor laws, the dictatorship was ended and a constitutional republic was soon established. As you watch our video, you may notice that almost all the leaders in the revolution were assassinated—which is a pretty interesting fact in the revolution.

We hope you enjoy our entertaining and educational video. Thank you~

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