Emiliano Zapata And The Mexican Revolution

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Emiliano Zapata a leader in the Mexican revolution. He was born august 8, 1879 in the state of Morelos, he was considered a mestizo. At a young age Emiliano lost his father so he had step up and help care and provide for his younger siblings, which in some way helped contribute to the fact that he grew up with a protecting behavior always. Zapata was an early follower of the movements against Diaz and the government he was running, therefore in 1910 when the Mexican revolution began the people of his pueblo elected him to be there movement leader. He became the leader of farmer revolts that were happening in the state of Morelos.
The Mexican revolution began November 1910 and lasted a decade, leaving many casualties. The revolution stared

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