Question

How did the rule of dictator General Porfirio Díaz contribute to economic and political instability in Mexico?

His policies established a command economy.


His policies harmed Mexico's infrastructure.


He used the military to help him seize power.


His policies increased the gap between rich and poor.

Answer 1

The answer is:

His policies increased the gap between rich and poor.

Answer 2

The correct answer is Option D) His policies increased the gap between rich and poor.

General Porfirio Díaz was an ambitious dictator who launched a massive program to modernize the country.

He wanted to improve the country's industrial output as well as develop a stronger agricultural.

However, to achieve all this, he borrowed large sums of money from foreign investors. These foreign investors were given special rights within the country, including letting wealthy individuals buy up native lands.

Eventually, the rich kept on getting richer while there were no real benefits for the poor.