The Mexican Revolution Explained in 10 Minutes

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The Mexican Revolution was a defining moment of the 20th century. The Mexican fight for democracy, equality, and justice sent shockwaves around the world. No other episode in its history has left a deeper mark. It is a three-act drama full of politics, persecution, and war, not to mention earthquakes, signs in the sky, and even spiritualist sessions, while being populated by larger-than-life villains, international spies, and the universally known figures of Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. In fact, our modern idea of “revolution” owes much to what happened in this country between 1910 and 1920.

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[josehernandez-fsek]

My grandmother told me stories about the revolution. Thank you to all that fought for freedom and right for the poor true owners of the land.

[jerrylopez]

One quote that I love is from Zapata. It is best to die on your feet than to live the rest of your life on your knees.

[ricardoaguirre]

My great grandfather was a young boy during this time and got to see Pancho Villa across a street when he was passing by.

[dammianreyes]

It's amazing that I can say my great grandfather rode along with poncho Villa!!

[rmj]

Legend has it that Zapata and Lenin exchanged letters exchanging ideas on land reform.

[AenusGaper]

its great to be able to find an english video with captivating storytelling and facts to boot. thank you.

[sbswsdp]

Search here in YouTube about "soldaderas" or women soldiers during the revolution, they are still leyends in Mexican folklore ✌🏼

[naiman]

I believe that this period in Mexican history should more accurately be called the Mexican Civil War. The real Mexican revolution was the War of Independence, which was back in the 1820s.

[kuronier]

Amazing video, my partner is Mexican and it's been really useful since I want to learn more about the history and the culture of this beautiful country

[NightmareTrash]

5:45 first man on the right with the white shirt holding the rifle looks like damn near exactly like my grandpa unbelievable

[AnthonyG.]

Doc Holiday and Billy The Kid fought along side Pancho Villa and Zapata. Wyatt Earp didn't want to get involved in the Mexican Revolution because he was retired.

[odralebazerimar]

Both of my great grandfathers fought in this war. My mom says that one of them recalls seeing a cart full of dead bodies that leaked a shit load of blood as the cart took off to bury those bodies. And then how they weren't allowed to have any roosters and other animals in order to stay hidden cause all the women would get raped and killed if they got captured.

[la_void]

Viva Emiliano Zapata y Pancho Villa 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[PedroMartinez]

My great grandfather Ignacio Reyes (Future Martinez) was involved

[blockmasterscott]

Ahhhh yes, the Mexican Revolution, background for countless Westerns in the 60s.

100 Rifles is my favorite! ❤

[rufusruffles]

10:15 that's on Michoacan! beautiful place, a little island inside a lake

[Cry_Muiw]

wow this is amazing I am happy in the way that the Americans represent Mexicans like this and I include myself very good your explanation friend hahaha Greetings from Mexico

[richardbenitez]

Pancho was a good looking guy. I’m sure this helped him rally to the cause.

[angelcampos]

I wonder what my Great grandparents saw during those times

[markironside]

Love learning about Mexico. I initially thought the revolution was to get rid of Spanish rule