9.15- The Constitutionalists
Nov 26, 2018•40 min•Season 9Ep. 16
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Summary
This episode delves into Phase Two of the Mexican Revolution, focusing on the rise of the Constitutionalists against Victoriano Huerta after the assassination of Francisco Madero. It highlights how Madero's martyrdom ignited widespread opposition, led by figures like Venustiano Carranza and Álvaro Obregón, while Huerta ruthlessly consolidated his power through purges and sham elections. The United States, under President Woodrow Wilson, also begins to intervene, adding another layer of complexity to the escalating conflict.Episode description
Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution...
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