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9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910

After Porfirio Diaz said he would welcome a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. 

Direct Link: 9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910

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9.05- The Creelman Interview

Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. 

Direct Link: 9.05- The Creelman Interview 

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9.04- The Porfiriato

Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. 

Direct Link: 9.04- The Porfiriato

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9.03- Mexico

In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. 

Direct Link: 9.03- Mexico 

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9.02- The Cry of Dolores

In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores. 

Direct Link: 9.02- The Cry of Dolores

9.01- New Spain

Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 

Direct Link: 9.01- New Spain

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[Update: Biffed on Bartolomé de las Casas. Called him "Bernardo de la Casta" for reasons passing understanding. Fixed now.]

8.8- The Bloody Week

The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. 

Direct Link: 8.8- The Bloody Week

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8.7- Year 79

🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶

Direct Link: 8.7- Year 79

8.6- The Commune

The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.  

Direct Link: 8.6- The Commune

8.5- The Cannons

On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. 

Direct Link: 8.5- The Cannons

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