Cheesy mexican revolution timeline

Beggining of mexican revolution

Nov 20, 1910

Francisco I. Madero calls for an armed uprising against Porfirio Díaz through the Plan de San Luis Potosí.

Porfirio Diaz Resigns

May 25, 1911

After significant military defeats, Díaz steps down and goes into exile in France.

Ten Tragic days

Period: Feb 9, 1913 to Feb 19, 1913

In a violent takeover, President Madero and Vice President Pino Suárez were killed, allowing Victoriano Huerta to take control of the government.

Plan of Guadalupe

Mar 26, 1913

Venustiano Carranza and revolutionary forces declare war against Huerta’s government.

Convention of Aguascalientes

1914

Revolutionary factions attempt to unite, but ideological differences lead to further conflicts between Carranza, Zapata, and Villa.

Victoriano Huerta Resigns

Jul 15, 1914

Under pressure from revolutionary forces and international opposition, Huerta resigns and flees to Europe.

Pancho Villa Attacks Columbus, New Mexico

Mar 9, 1916

Villa raids a U.S. town, prompting the U.S. government to send an expeditionary force to capture him.

Promulgation of the Mexican Constitution

Feb 5, 1917

A new constitution is adopted, incorporating social reforms such as land redistribution and workers’ rights.

Assasination of Emiliano Zapata

Apr 10, 1919

Zapata is betrayed and killed by government forces under Carranza’s orders.

Assassination of Venustiano Carranza

May 21, 1920

Carranza is overthrown and killed, marking the end of the revolutionary conflict.