The modernization of Mexico under Porfirio Diaz’s rule seemed like a step in the right direction on the surface and I think that the vast improvements made were beneficial but I also think they the uneven development of the country lead to more problems. While the elite in the country were able to reap the benefits of modern technology, the rural and poor communities did not have the same level of access.

Something that I found to be interesting while reading was the different groups in the revolution. Some groups wanted democracy, some wanted land and others wanted rule of law. They had different priorities, but everyone knew that something had to change. It’s interesting to see that while the country was in the midst of a revolution, there was division within that.