In which year did Porfirio Díaz declare himself the winner for an eighth term?
1910
1908
1906
1912
Answer
In 1910, Porfirio Díaz declared himself the winner for an eighth term as president. This decision led to his electoral opponent, Francisco I. Madero, calling for armed rebellion against Díaz and the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution.
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