Jennifer M.
Period 2
May 11, 2012
Antonio Morales
Antonio
Morales, my great grandpa was born around the 1900s, not quite sure because
that was a long time ago. He was my moms grandfather from her dads side. He was
an only child and was around when during the Mexican Revolution. But he was not
in the army or anything because he was still too young to join. He lived in
Durango, Durango Mexico his whole life and passed away a few years ago.
The Mexican
Revolution took place in 1910, by that time my great grandfather was around 13
years old, he knew what was going on but did not pay much attention to it.
“José Doroteo Arango Arámbula, better known as Francisco "Pancho"
Villa, came from the northern state of Durango” (Britton). Pancho Villa was
from Durango as well. When he was running away from America and Mexico’s army,
he would hide in the mountains and deserts of Durango. The military was looking
everywhere for Villa and wanted him dead or alive. Pancho Villa hiding in
Durango made it dangerous to be outside because people where armed. Villa had
his own army called Villistas that fought against Mexico’s president and many
other battles. “In 1915 Villa took part in two of the most important battles of
the revolution, that together are known as Battle of Celaya which occurred from
April 6–7 and from April 13–15” (Gonzalez). The Battle of Celaya was one of the
most bloodiest battles that were fought in the revolution. Pancho attacked
president’s Glen forces and thousands died. Villa defeated Glens forces and
Carranza took advantage and took over. Carranza was later the president of
Mexico. The revolution did not end until 1920 after all of the battles and the
assassinations of leaders.
My great
grandfather lived the experience of hearing about deadly
battles and things that happened in his country like if it was his backyard. He
was young when some historic things happened that now everyone around the world
learns in history class.
Work Cited
Britton, John
A. Revolution and Ideology Images of the
Mexican Revolution in the United States. Wikipedia. Louisville: The
University Press of Kentucky, 1995. April 11,2012. Web
Gonzales,
Michael J. "The Mexican Revolution: 1910–1940". Wikipedia.
Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2002. April 11, 2012. Web
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