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Constitutionalist Army

Mexican history
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The Constitutionalist Army was a faction during the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920). This revolution aimed to end the 30-year dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and establish a constitutional republic in Mexico.1

Key figures associated with the Constitutionalist Army include:
* Venustiano Carranza: He led the effort in Coahuila and became president after Huerta's fall.12
* Álvaro Obregón: He guided the rebellious opposition in Sonora and played a crucial role in defeating Pancho Villa.1
* Emiliano Zapata: While initially supporting Francisco Madero, Zapata later led a rebellion focused on land reform, advocating for the return of land to indigenous communities under the slogan "Land and Liberty".12

The Constitutionalist Army, with support from U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, fought against Victoriano Huerta's rule and eventually forced him into exile in 1914. The revolution's outcome was the creation of the Constitution of 1917, which guaranteed workers' rights and limited the power of the church.1

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  1. Mexican Revolution
  2. Emiliano Zapata
  3. Army of Tennessee

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