c. 1910–1920 / Americas
The Mexican Revolution and the Constitution of 1917
A revolution against long-standing rule became intertwined with struggles over land, labor, and state power, with the Constitution of 1917 marking an important stage in institutional reconstruction.
The story
In 1910, Madero called for opposition to Díaz's long rule. The revolution was not a single transfer of power accomplished by a united camp: Madero, Zapata, Villa, Carranza, and others differed in their objectives and forces, and coups and civil wars repeatedly occurred. The constitution promulgated in Querétaro on February 5, 1917, incorporated issues such as land, state rights over resources, and labor protections into new institutional arrangements. This entry uses the common approximate period of 1910–1920; 1917 marks the constitution-making milestone, rather than the end of all armed conflict or social reform. Mexico City represents political changes across the country on the map.
Elsewhere in the world
Russia and China also experienced revolutions and state reconstruction during this period, but their social structures, revolutionary demands, and institutional outcomes cannot simply be equated.
Dates and precision
c. 1910–1920 Approximate period
The dates describe a process over time; the interactive timeline uses its starting point.
Representative map location
Representative coordinates · 19.4326°, -99.1332°
Coordinates locate a representative point for the story. They do not mean the event happened only here and do not represent historical borders.
Bibliography
- Library of Congress | The Mexican Revolution and the United States: Timeline
- Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico | Constitution of 1917
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