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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Francisco Pancho Villa

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa who helped Madero and his fight for social reform. You'll find links at the bottom to full text articles.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: Glorious Innocent

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an in-depth look at Francisco Madero, a revolutionary in Mexico fighting for social reform. You'll find out about his background, beliefs, accomplishments, and eventual downfall.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: A Nation in Flux Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article describing the political instability in early 20th Century Mexico. It focuses on the fall of social reformer Madero and the rise of military dictator Huerta. You'll find info on the clashes and upheaval this caused.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Authoritarianism

For Students 9th - 10th
From Wikipedia, an extensive definition of authoritarianism. Also includes arguments for and against authoritarian regimes.
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Other

People of Mexico Living Up to the Ideals of the Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about the Mexican Revolution and the people that took part in it.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Rule of Porfirio Diaz 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides a discussion on the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz. It talks about his accomplishments, history, beliefs, brutality, and corruption from the perspective of a contemporary historian of the time.
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Other

El Salvador Military Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you'll find an overview of El Salvador. It discusses early 20th century instability with exports and government leading to rebellions. Good Basic information.
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Francisco I. Madero

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a quick look at mexican revolutionary Francisco I. Madero. You'll find info on his background and coups he led against Diaz. You'll also find links to an extended article at the bottom.