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The Mexican Revolution was a disorganized reform movement that encompassed over ten years of history. Unlike the revolutions experienced by other countries, the Mexican revolt against its dictator was never pulled into an organized assault. In the long run, this lack of centralized leadership caused the revolution to create more problems for Mexico than there had been under a dictatorship. The original intent of the revolutionaries was to remove Portfirio Díaz, the dictator, from power. This was accomplished relatively quickly and effectively. The trouble came when the revolutionary factions, of which there were three, revolted against each other. These revolts extended the revolution and delayed peace for nearly eight years. The revolutionaries were unable to establish a permanent government until 1934, because every president that was elected eventually was either exiled or assassinated. Throughout the turmoil of the Mexican Revolution came a new and more democratic state of Mexico, though it took many year of war to accomplish. The original problem that really sparked off the revolution was the regime of Portfirio Díaz. 30 years earlier Díaz had succeeded President Tejada after winning the battle of Tecoac against