political influence resulted from his reputation as being honest

was captured by Sam Houston during the Texas Revolt for Independence but was released after the Texans achieved indepence

rich and educated, this man wanted to bring democracy to Mexico and ran for president in 1910

ruled with the program of "Order and Progress"

was popular because he fought the Spanish twice in 1821 and 1829 and rose through the military

Under his rule railroads were expanded, banks were built, and currency expanded

wanted to bring liberal reforms like land distribution and separation of the church and state to Mexico via his La Reforma program

led a rebellion against Santa Anna

indigenous person orphaned at 3 years