FAQ About Emiliano Zapata

Emiliano Zapata opposed Francisco Madero's presidency because he felt that Madero failed to deliver on promises of meaningful land reforms. Although Madero initially gained support by ending the Díaz dictatorship, his administration did little to address the land issues critical to Zapata and his followers. This perceived betrayal led Zapata to break ties with Madero and assert the need for more radical changes through the Plan of Ayala.