Question

Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz inspired a revolution in 1910 by using his power to

limit democracy and freedoms.
limit the church and the wealthy.
expand democracy and freedoms.
expand liberal reforms and rights.

Answer 1

@powerfull_ant

Answer 2

what do you think

Answer 3

I thought A but I'm not sure

Answer 4

Porfirio Díaz, who ran Mexico for more years than any other president, was born in Oaxaca and was 18 years old when the Mexican-American War of 1848 started. He watched while the U.S. annexed about half of Mexico’s land as a result of winning that war. Mexico continued to fight foreign invasions and wars right up through the rest of the century, and Díaz became a hero fighting the war against the French occupation in the 1860s. In 1863, he was even a prisoner of war. But he escaped, and he became a commander in Benito Juárez’s Central Army.

He lead several victories against the French, including the very important Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 – the event that is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo each year. In that battle, he became a war hero. He was much loved by many Mexicans. They named their streets and their babies after him.

Porfirio Díaz stayed loyal to Benito Juárez for a long time, until the French were repelled, order was restored, and Juárez became President of Mexico in 1868. But soon after Juárez’s election, Díaz decided that he himself was interested in parlaying his fame into power. He led a revolt against the Mexican president that failed. He served briefly in Congress as a delegate from Veracruz, but he continued to fight to gain control of the central government. And finally, in 1876, he was able to defeat the federal troops. He declared himself President of Mexico soon after.

Answer 5

So he expanded liberal reforms and rights?

Answer 6

Yes :)

Answer 7

thank you

Answer 8

Your Welcome!