Plutarco Elías Calles

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1. When was Plutarco Elías Calles born?September 25, 1877
2. Where was Plutarco Elías Calles born?Sonora, Mexico
3. What is the presidential term?December 1, 1924 - November 30, 1928
4. What is the founded?Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) in 1929
5. Who was Plutarco Elías Calles?Plutarco Elías Calles was a Mexican leader born in 1877. He served as a general, governor of Sonora, and was president of Mexico from 1924 to 1928.
6. What changes did Calles make while he was president?He pushed for land redistribution, built more roads, and improved health and education. He also tried to separate the church from the government.

Secularism: The principle that religious institutions should not be involved in the affairs of the state, and vice versa.
Anticlericalism: Opposition to the clergy or to religious influence in secular affairs.
De Facto Leader: A leader who exercises power in reality, regardless of whether they hold the official title or legal authority.
Political Dynasty: A succession of rulers or leaders from the same family or political party over a long period.