Benito JuarezBy: Andrew Rupert

Birth

Born on March 21st, 1806. Was born in San Pablo Guelatao,

Oaxaca, Mexico. Mother: Brigida Garcia. Father: Marcelino Juárez

San Pablo Guelatao, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Early Life

His uncle raised him as a child. Until the age of 12, Benito Juarez, worked in

the corn fields and as a shepherd. When Benito moved to the city where his

sister work, he became an assistant of Antonio Maza.

Then a man by the name of Antonio Salanueva was impressed on how well Benito learned.

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Corn Fields

Political Career

Started his career as a lawyer in 1834

Later became a judge in 1841 He then soon later became the

governor of Oaxaca from 1847 to 1852

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Became judge in 1841

Career continued

Benito became exile in 1853 due to objections to the corrupt military

He spent the time in exile at New Orleans, Louisiana

Benito soon returned in 1855 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benito_Ju

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New orleans

The 3 year war

Lasted from 1857-1860 Was one of the most bloody wars in

Mexico’s history After the war Juarez became the

leader of the Liberal party http://www.notablebiographies.com/

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3 Years of war

Liberal Party

After the 3 Year War Juarez became the leader

Was known as the resistance to the Conservatives

The Conservatives army fell apart after the Liberals and the leaders went into exile

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Liberal Party

On the verge of collapse

When Juarez became president, Mexico was on the verge of collapsing

On the verge of collapse, Mexico was also at mercy of other countries

He believed strongly in reconstructing Mexico

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Economic collapse

Problems rebuilding

While Juarez was reconstructing he came through many problems

Mexico was trying to make a middle class for farmers

Also they had to pay the Liberals for the war they just went trough

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Paying for the war

The End

Through all of the troubles Juarez ends up accomplishing all of this

He also built many schools and railroads for the country

Juarez died on July 18, 1872