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Born in 1880.
Died in 1928.
Born into a family of farmers in South Sonora. Invented the garbanzo (chickpea harvester). Politically involved, elected Mayor of Huatabampo. -
Organization of Militias
Obregón assists Governor Maytorensa in creating militias on behalf of President Madero. The militias were defending Sonora from the Orozquistas. The Orozquistas were pushed into Chihuahua. Sonora was important to Obregón because it was where his descendants had lived until a flood destroyed their family farm and most of their possessions. -
Madero Executed
When Madero was executed by Victoriano Huerta, Obregón took up arms against Huerta. He gained control of Sonora's state military. -
Obregón Joins the Revolution
Obregón Joins the Revolution late against the Porfiriato. He expresses later in life his regret for not joining earlier. -
Carranza and Obregón Alliance
Carranza and Obregón join forces against Huerta. Carranza makes Obregón Commander of the Northwest division of the Constitutionalist Army. Carranza did not like Obregón or trust him even though they were in an alliance. -
Obregón Purchases Airplanes from US
Obregón purchased airplanes from the US. He used these planes to attack his opponents. This was one of the first uses of airplanes in warfare. -
Convention of Aguascalientes
A meeting between the three factions: Villistas, Zapatistas, and the Constitutionalists. Here they discussed how to form and national government and the demands of each faction. -
The Split
Villa and Carranza had heated disagreements and a strong dislike for each other causing them to split. Obregon sides with Carranza after several attempts at trying to make both sides agree to peace. This would lead to another wave of revolution. Despite this split, there was still a successful takedown of Huerta. -
Obregón Defeats Huerta
Obregon defeats Huerta's forces and occupies Mexico City. -
Gutiérrez named Villa Chief of the Army.
At The Convention of Aguascalientes, Gutiérrez names Villa the Chief of the Army. This angers Carranza and the revolutionaries begin taking sides sparking another revolution. -
Obregón Deems Gutiérrez a Traitor
Obregon declares Gutiérrez a traitor because he sides and aids Villa. -
Battle of Celaya
Considered one of the bloodiest battles of Mexican history. This battle was between the forces of Álvaro Obregón and Pancho Villa. Villa was ill-prepared for Obregón's forces. During this battle, Obregón lost his arm. -
Obregón Captures Mexico City
Obregon recaptures Mexico City for the Constitutionalists. Gutiérrez fled so it was an easy mission. -
Formation of the Partido Liberal Constitucionalista (PLC)
The PLC back Carranza for President and helped him assume the presidency. This party consisted of Obregon and other military leaders. -
Obregón and Carranza Split
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Carranza becomes President
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1917 Constitution
Mexico's Constitution is approved on February 5th, 1917 by the Constituent Congress. -
Obregón Campaigns for Presidency
Once a supporter of Carranza, Obregón decides to run against Carranza's chosen successor. Obregón believed Carranza was out of touch with the needs of the Mexican people. -
Carranza Attempts to Jail Obregón
Carranza arrests several Obregónistas. Carranza tries to arrest Obregón. -
Plan of Agua Prieta
The Plan of Agua Prieta is signed by Obregón, Adolfo de la Huerta, and other revolutionary leaders. This plan helped solidify and reinforce the 1917 Consitution. -
Obregón elected President
Alvaro Obregón is elected the 46th President of Mexico. Served a 4-year term 1920-1924. -
Obregón Establishes the Ministry of Public Education
Under Obregón's Presidency, he establishes the Ministry of Public Education. This effort to reform Mexico resulted in the addition of 1,000 rural public schools. This department was also responsible for beautification projects and the creation of murals. -
Agrarian Regulatory Law
Obregon passes the Agrarian Regulatory Law. This law created a more concise process for land distribution. It also expanded the population of people that were eligible for land. -
Pancho Villa Assassination
The assassination of Pancho Villa is believed to be ordered by Obregón. -
Bucareli Agreements
Obregón signs The Bucareli Treaty in order to reintegrate Mexico into the world. Wanted a relationship with the United States. -
Adolfo de la Huerta Runs for President
Obregón did not support Adolfo de la Huerta. He supported Plutarco Elías Calles. The two factions went to war. La Huerta's faction was destroyed and La Huerta was exiled. This resulted in Calles winning the presidency. -
Obregón Runs for a Second Term
Though Obregón did not believe in a President running for two terms, he decides to run again. The Mexican Consitution originally did not allow Presidents to run for two terms. This was redefined to mean 2 consecutive terms. -
Obregón is Assassinated
Obregón is assassinated after his victory in the Presidental election. José de León Toral shot Obregón five times in the head.