Compare and contrast the leadership of Madero and Zapata during the Mexican Revolution.

The question requires that candidates give an account of the similarities and differences in the leadership of Madero and Zapata, referring to both leaders throughout. Although candidates are expected to refer to both similarities and differences, there does not need to be an equal number of each. Candidates may refer to aims, methods and achievements of each leader in comparing their leadership. Similarities may include the opposition to Porfirio Diaz and the willingness to use force against him. They both desired some element of democratic reform and gave their support to the plan of San Luis Potosí. Differences may include Zapata’s greater interest in land reform to benefit the peasants, whereas Madero focused more on achieving political reforms. While Madero was a reformer who wanted to introduce democratic practices in Mexico, Zapata aimed to lead a radical social revolution. Candidates may conclude that while Zapata achieved limited land reform, Madero became president of Mexico.