Question

How does Diaz use classism and elitism to stay in power and why were his policies out of touch with the
lower and rural class of Mexico?

Answer 1

Answer:

kindly check the EXPLANATION SECTION.

Explanation:

Diaz ruled as a dictator in Mexico for thirty-five years[35 years] before he was ousted from power in the year 1911 because of the Mexican Revolution. Yes, thirty-five years is a long time for a dictator in the history of leaders in Mexico.

Diaz used classism and elitism to stay in power by making sure that he did the following: [1]. Making friends with the elites and the rich people in Mexico at that time, [2]. controlling the media, the military and also the church, and [3]. giving land and investment opportunities to foreign investors.                                                                              

Porfirio Díaz's policies were out of touch with the  lower and rural class of Mexico because he believed that the lower and rural class of Mexico can not do things that will lead to modernization.

Answer 2

Diaz used classism and elitism to stay in power and his policies were out of touch with the  lower and rural class of Mexico because:

• He made friends with the wealthy people in Mexico
• He allowed foreign investors into the country
• He controlled the media and the religious organizations

According to the given question, we are asked to show how Diaz used classism and elitism to stay in power and how his policies were out of touch with the  lower and rural class of Mexico

As a result of this, we can see that Porfirio Diaz ruled in Mexico for thirty five years and consolidated his power base with the use of classism and elitism by making wealthy friends ans ignoring the poorer classes of people. This enabled him to stay in power for a long time, and he also controlled the media and religious organizations.

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