ESSAY OUTLINE

1)Intro
a)Thesis: In the book "The Underdogs" by Mariano Azuela, Demetrio Macias is a very influential commander in the Mexican Revolution and he reflects Pancho Villa's leadership in many different ways.
2)Mexican Revolution background
a)Leader Pancho Villa
i)Life & Accomplishments
(1)Fled to mountains after saving sister
(2)Survived couple years
(3)Joined bandits and then became leader
(4)Supported the revolution
(5)Modern Robin Hood – stole from rich and helped the poor
3)The Underdogs
a)Leader Demetrio Macias
i)Life & accomplishments
(1)Was a land owner and share cropper until revolution
(2)Leader of a rebel group
(3)Later promoted to General by the revolutionary armies
(4)Lost reason to fight, but he continued fighting
4)Compare & contrast
a)Both families abused by federals
b)Strong revolutionary leaders capable of making decisions
c)Liked to kill for the thrill
d)Created fear
5)Conclusion