Unit 7 lesson 7 world history ? "by 1910, the dictator porfirio díaz had ruled mexico for almost 35 years, winning reelection as president again and again. on the surface, mexico enjoyed peace and economic growth . . however, underneath the surface, discontent rippled through mexico." use the quotation to answer the question. 1. which of the following is a fact that supports the statement above? a. the growing mexican middle class wanted a stronger autocratic government. b. peasants in mexico did not benefit from mexico's economic growth. c. declining foreign investment threatened to weaken the mexican economy. d. wealthy mexicans distrusted díaz because of his land reform and nationalization policies.

The correct answer here is the option B.

Porfirio Diaz is one of the most controversial figure in Mexico's history. He on one hand brought stability and order after years of conflict on the other his regime was criticized for stagnation and oppression. His economic policies and reforms benefited his close circle, foreign investors and the rich landowners while leaving the rest of the country in poverty. That is why there was discontent among the peasants in Mexico.

d) he bring down boss tweed and tammany hall.

some women in the middle and upper classes worked as doctors, government officials, or priestesses. both women and men enjoyed a better quality of life the higher they were on the social pyramid. the egyptians believed that their class system created a stable, well-ordered society. each group had its own role to play.