Many Mexicos in Revolution

FAIN: FT-12496-75

William H. Beezley
Unaffiliated Independent Scholar (Raleigh, NC 27650)

To compare revolutionary developments from 1910 to 1917 in the North with those in the West and South with an awareness that Mexican geography encourages a resilient regionalism. Preliminary studies in Chihuaha and Coahuila demonstrate that state leaders, such as governors served as essential links--interpreting national programs in regional terms and presenting local concerns to national leaders--between the people and the federal government. Study to be conducted in Mexico City, Puebla, Tuxla Guierrez, Morelia, and Guadalajara, Mexico. Study will lead to a better understanding of Mexican history. Rebels appeared with different motives in different places in Mexico, this proposal will examine these many Mexicos in revolution.