Mexican Assignment

Florida International University Department of History Fall 2008 LAH 2020 – Latin American Civilization Final Assignment Essays are due on Wednesday, December 10, 9:45 AM You will also submit your essay assignment to ‘www.turnitin.com’ at the same time. The class ID for Sections U01, U03, U04, and U05 is # 2366617, Password: lah2020u Be sure that you submit the TWO ESSAYS as ONE DOCUMENT in ‘turnitin.com’. Read the instructions carefully. Essay should be typed and doubled-spaced. Include word count. Be sure to cite all quotations and paraphrases. Make it clear to the reader that you read the text carefully. Remember that your essay must contain an opening paragraph (introduction), the development of your argument and historical evidence (the body of the essay), and one closing paragraph (conclusion). In your conclusion you must summarize your main findings. NO INTERNET SOURCES!!! Use Chicago Manual Style of quotations (see Guide). Essay 1 [60 points] – 950 words Analyze the groups and “political actors” that emerged in the Mexican political arena between 1913 and 1917, after the assassination of Francisco I. Madero. Include as many details as possible on the various revolutionary leaders (caudillos), conservative elites, foreign business interests, organized labor, agrarian leaders, Madero supporters, Church officials, to name a few. Essay 2 [40 points] – 750 words What role did Lázaro Cárdenas play in the formation of Mexican nationalism during his tenure as President? Include President Cardenas’ role in the reorganization of the Partido Nacional Revolucionario (PNR) in your discussion.