Topical Terminology > Zapata, Emiliano (1879-1919)
1 Definition
Zapata, Emiliano (1879-1919)
For Zapata, Emiliano (1879-1919) we have a term and definition in Global History.
Zapata, Emiliano (1879-1919) (Global History) 
Revolutionary and leader of peasants in the Mexican Revolution. He mobilized landless peasants in south-central Mexico in an attempt to seize and divide the lands of the wealthy landowners. Though successful for a time, he was ultimately defeated and assassinated. (p. 819)
See more Global History Terms ...
Similar
Browse words that start with:
Browse All Terms by First Letter
Term Search
Looking for more topical resources?
> Feeds
> General Reference
> News Video
> Recipes
> Podcasts
> Tags
We currently have 172,616 terms and definitions across 1,105 topics.
This work is licensed under Creative Commons.
Design by NOWdesign
