The election of 1910 in Mexico caused a revolt primarily because Díaz prevented a fair election and had his opponent jailed. The long-standing president, Porfirio Díaz, had been in power for decades and was widely criticized for his authoritarian rule and the lack of democratic processes. When the opposition candidate, Francisco I. Madero, emerged and called for free elections, Díaz responded by jailing him and manipulating the electoral process to maintain his grip on power. This led to widespread discontent, ultimately triggering the Mexican Revolution.
Why did the election of 1910 in Mexico cause a revolt?
Díaz left the country during the election and did not return.
Díaz prevented a fair election and had his opponent jailed.
Díaz resigned from office just before the election took place.
Díaz’s opponent cheated in the election and people got angry.
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