Lázaro Cárdenas
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos, Nationalism
- Curriculum: Latin American History
Article abstract: The energetic and controversial President of Mexico from 1934 to 1940, Cárdenas carried out bold policies intended to benefit peasants and workers. In 1938, he posed a major challenge to the United States and Great Britain by his nationalization of their Mexican oil properties. His assertion of the authority of the Mexican government left an indelible imprint on his times and provided precedents for other developing nations after World War II.
Early Life
A humble son of provincial Mexico, Lázaro Cárdenas had few of the...
[The entire page is 2222 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
