“I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.” – Emiliano Zapata

 

The Mexican Revolution is not as well-known as some other atrocious, large-scale, or influential revolutions; however, this revolution demonstrates the evil of human nature’s avarice for power and the endeavor of poor peasants for justice to the fullest extent. When a revolution has revolutionaries with peasants, workers, women, and children, it is no longer only a competition for power, but also a defense for rights. This Common Craft video highlights the major events and turning points of the Mexican Revolution. Ruled by three centuries of dictatorship, the originating moment of this revolution was when the lower-class citizens finally realized that they were unsatisfied with their lack of rights, their president for confiscating land for no reason, and violent forces that manipulated them. Rulers who gained power upon their promises to the revolutionaries betrayed them, which is the main reason the Mexican Revolution lasted for a significant period of 10 years. Ruthless battles were fought, denouncing plans were written, and immense rebellions against a common enemy were rebelled. It is certain, that without the Mexican Revolution, Mexico could not become the Mexico it is today. Some argue about the revolution’s significance, but that is yours to determine. Now it’s your turn, watch the video below to see if you think the Mexican Revolution was a success or failure.