Plan of Guadalupe facts for kids
The Plan of Guadalupe (Spanish: Plan de Guadalupe) was an important political statement in Mexico. It was announced on March 26, 1913, by Venustiano Carranza. He was the Governor of Coahuila state at the time.
This plan was created because of a sudden change in government. In February 1913, during a period called the Ten Tragic Days, President Francisco I. Madero was removed from power and killed. Victoriano Huerta then took control of the country. Carranza's plan aimed to challenge Huerta's new government.
The plan was named after the Hacienda De Guadalupe, where it was first announced. It came out about a month after Madero's death. At first, the plan mainly said that Huerta's power was not legal. It called for Mexico to return to a constitutional government. Later, in 1914 and 1916, Carranza added more ideas to the plan. These additions focused on social and economic changes for the country.
Why Was the Plan of Guadalupe Needed?
Venustiano Carranza was a loyal supporter of President Francisco I. Madero. Madero was also from Coahuila. After Madero was killed, Victoriano Huerta took over. Huerta's government was like a military rule. It was known for being unfair and using force. This was very different from Madero's government, which was more open.
Many people were unhappy with Huerta. But there was no clear plan for how to fight against him. Carranza was one of the most well-known people who opposed Huerta. He was the sitting governor of Coahuila. His plan first brought together people in his home state who were against Huerta. Soon, other revolutionary groups also joined.
Important leaders of the Mexican Revolution supported the plan. These included Pancho Villa, Álvaro Obregón, and Felipe Ángeles. The Plan of Guadalupe became the official program for the revolutionaries in the north. It helped unite many groups against Huerta. In December 1914, Carranza added more points to the plan. These new points talked about land reform and improving the lives of workers and farmers.
What Did the Plan of Guadalupe Say?
The Plan of Guadalupe had seven main points. These points were all about saying that Huerta's government was not legitimate.
- The plan said that Huerta was not the rightful president.
- It also rejected the legislative and judicial branches of government under Huerta.
- Any state that supported Huerta's rule was also rejected.
The plan also named the groups fighting against Huerta in the north. They were called the Constitutionalist Army. This army was to be recognized as a real military force. Carranza was named its "First Chief" (Primer Jefe). This showed Carranza's belief that the revolutionaries needed to get rid of the old federal army to stay in power. The plan gave Carranza temporary power to lead the country. He would hold this power until peace was restored. Then, he would call for new elections.
See also
In Spanish: Plan de Guadalupe para niños
