World History 15-1

Struggle in Latin America

The Mexican Revolution
Pofirio Daz ruled Mexico for 35 years, until he
was faced with rebellion and People wanted
democracy. Peasants wanted higher wages, and
the elite wanted to strip power from foreign
companies.
Revolution Leads to Change
The Constitution of 1917 allowed the breakup of large
estates, restricted foreign ownership, and gave the
government control of natural resources. The PRI was
organized in 1929 and held power until 2000. In the 1930s,
Mexico pursued real social and economic reforms and in
1938 nationalized its oil resources.
Nationalism at Work in Latin
America
Some nations took over foreign-owned assets.
Authoritarian governments began to rise. Latin
American writers also moved away from foreign
influences and began to focus on their own
cultures.