Monday, February 13, 2023

Rebellion in Mexico

  "Missionary Diplomacy"

President Wilson
The United States had a moral responsibility to deny recognition to any Latin American government it viewed as oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to U.S. interests.

Pancho Villa


Zapatistas

Why did U.S. get involved in Mexico after their revolution?

1. Mexican police had arrested a group of American soldiers
2. Mexicans released them quickly and apologized but Wilson used it as an excuse to intervene in Mexico

 Chasing Villa

" It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees"- Emiliano Zapata



Who did the U.S.Army unsuccessfully chase for over a year?
Pancho Villa

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