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... policy on land reform leading Zapata to issue his Plan of Ayala in November 1911. Huerta seized control of Mexico City and had Madero murdered. Huerta's resignation further split the rebels into factions. The two rebel leaders, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata teamed up against Carranza but were unsuccessful. Carranza also headed the Constitution of 1917. Obregon was elected president in 1920. Obregon hoped to end the widespread violence, which existed in Mexico. Obregon was assassinated on July 17, 1928, at a dinner to celebrate his reelection. Calles ruled afterwards then Cardenas. World War II affected Mexico with their oil trade being cut short. Mexico also supported the Allies by taking part in the war. Miguel Aleman Valdes took office in December 1946. Aleman became the first Mexican president to visit the United States as head of state. Aleman emphasized large-scale industrial and agricultural growth, as well as foreign investment but ...
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