For the final exam you will choose one of the following questions and write a complete (around 5 paragraph) essay that answers the entire question. Your paper should have a thesis statement (argument) that answers the question and draw upon the course reading and discussion to defend this argument. Your answers should be concrete and not general, should provide sufficient explanation and narrative to be understandable, and should not assume knowledge on the part of the reader. You are allowed to use the assigned texts in class.
The Mexican Revolution is often seen as one of the most important events in Mexican history, that fundamentally changed the country’s society, politics, and economics. However, there are other scholars who argue that the Revolution’s effects were much less than many believe. How did the Mexican Revolution affect Mexican society, politics, and economics? Do you think it is accurate to say that it fundamentally changed society? (Note: you will need to describe the Mexican Revolution in some detail.)