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zapata (n)
Mexican revolutionary who led a revolt for agrarian reforms (1879-1919)
zapata Sentence Examples
- Emiliano Zapata led the Mexican Revolution with the rallying cry, "Tierra y Libertad" (Land and Liberty).
- Zapata's guerrilla tactics and social reforms made him a legendary figure in Mexican history.
- The Plan de Ayala, authored by Zapata, outlined his vision for agrarian reform and social justice.
- Zapata's army of "zapatistas" gained control of several southern Mexican states during the Revolution.
- Zapata was betrayed and killed by government forces in 1919, but his legacy lives on.
- The Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN), named after Zapata, emerged in Chiapas, Mexico in the 1990s.
- Zapata's image and ideals have been used as symbols of resistance and social struggle worldwide.
- The "Zapatismo" movement continues to inspire activists and grassroots organizations around the globe.
- Zapata's tomb in Cuautla, Morelos is a pilgrimage site for revolutionaries and admirers.
- Modern Mexican art and literature often draw upon the themes of Zapata and the revolutionary era.
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Mexican revolutionary who led a revolt for agrarian reforms (1879-1919)
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Emiliano Zapata led the Mexican Revolution with the rallying cry, "Tierra y Libertad" (Land and Liberty).
Zapata's guerrilla tactics and social reforms made him a legendary figure in Mexican history.
The Plan de Ayala, authored by Zapata, outlined his vision for agrarian reform and social justice.
Zapata's army of "zapatistas" gained control of several southern Mexican states during the Revolution.
