The Mexican Revolution is one of the most important events of the 20th Century. The first revolution of the century, it’s a narrative that is at times complex, complicated, and perhaps even convoluted. While there is no way to calculate the exact number of casualties, historians estimate that one million people were killed during the Revolution. There is no question the Revolution irrevocably changed the course of Mexican history, but it also had a significant impact on the United States. More than one million Mexican refugees entered the United States attempting to escape the death and destruction wrought by the Revolution. Despite this impact, the topic of the Mexican Revolution, if taught at all, is only briefly addressed in classrooms or textbooks. As the first revolution caught on film, available resources allow students to actually see the people and events that would forever change North America. In this workshop, we will consider ways to integrate the Mexican Revolution into 6-12 grade classrooms. An in-depth educator’s guide will be provided.
Presenter: Dr. Katrina Dillon, U of A Center for Latin American Studies
