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José Orozco
He made many impressive and realistic paintings. He saw most of the revolution and over came poverty and traveled to the US and Europe. José was a man of unparalleled vision as well as striking contradiction. Sadly he died of heart failure at the age of 65. -
David Siqueiros
He painted frescoes on the walls of the national predatory school. He organized groups of artists and workman in his cause. David's communism lead to horrible things and ended in death. Although he didn't partake in political, social, and industrial matters he was a major factor in influencing the people's opinions on these matters. -
President William Taft is concered
Taft who was the President of the US at the time was concered the US citizens would be involed in the fighting. He warns the Mexican people that the US military might have to take action if it goes to far. He wants nothing to do with this and keep his people safe. -
The cause of the start
Diaz began to abuse his power. He caused many people to go on strike and riot. The poor were not being treated as the rich were by Diaz. Workers were overwoked, underpaid, and mistreated. -
First Battle of the Revolution
The Serdan family of Puebla had armed stoke piles for the fight against Diaz. They were discovered by Diazs troops. They were the first martyrs of the Revolution. They inspired peasents to rebel against the government like Pancho Villa. -
The Revolution Began with a call to arms
They got rid of Portfilio Diaz starting this date. It took a year. Diaz was a cruel leader by intimidating his citizens into supporting him. -
First month of the revolution
The city of Guerrero is controlled by the rebels (Madero, Villa, Orozco) lead by Orozco mainly. San Andres was controlled by Poncho Villa and his men. Small battles are everywhere in the North. Diaz is getting concerned with the rising number of rebels. The rebels are becoming more confident. -
Battle of Bauche
The federal regiment was lead by Colonal Rábago. The federal regimen is leaving Casas Grandes by train to help the people defending Ciudad Juaneres. They get as far as Bauche Station. The rebels had broken rails on the tracks resulting in the first battle of Bauche. They fought from dusk till dawn. Ending on February 5,1911 Rábago and his regime abandon the train and continued inland to reach Ciudad Juares. -
Battle of Ciudad Juárez
Madero,Villa, and Orozo battled against Navarro the rebels were confident in winning because of their abundance of men. A lot of dynamite was used. Navarro was influenced by Colonial Tambrroel. Navarro made his men stay and do exactly the things he commanded. Compromises were trying to be made. The battle ended in May 10,1911 with Navarro surrendering. -
President Madero
President Fransisco Madero took office after winning the election in October 1911. -
Zapatas Orders
Zapata is giving out orders to his troops. These orders are that officers should bring to the attention of our troops they need to behave in order for the citizens to join the battle. They need more people to join their troops to make a large army. -
Very Cruel Times
Robles goes on a rampage. He burned San Rafael, Ticumam, Los Hornos, Coajo Mulco, Ocotecpec, and Nexpa. He also burns all the fields he can find. The inhabitance of these villages were gathered up and put into labor camp or told to report to the labor camps every day. Men of military age were sent to labor camps outside of the state. People were hung from where ever the highest spot was. People were shot without any charges, soldiers turned into bandits. They murder, rape, and steal in Morelos. -
Huerta's Take-over
Huerta was the military comander of the city. He had Madero arrested and then killed. This caused an up rise throught the town. -
Villa is down
Villa eventually decides to lay down his arms. After he was finished with the war and fighting he began to work on farm lands. He did that for serveral years. Villa was soon murdered a few years after due to a government conspiracy. -
Diego Rivera
Born in Guanjuata, Mexico. He painted many murals that reflected the Mexican people's culture. They were painted on buildings, some were controversial.
