Who was Benito Juárez?

Explanation:

He was elected governor of the state of Oaxaca, serving from 1847 to 1852. During his tenure as governor, Juárez supported the war effort against the U.S. in the Mexican–American War. Recognizing that the war was lost, he refused Santa Anna's request to regroup and raise new forces.

Died: July 18, 1872

Namesakes: Benito Mussolini

Place of birth: San Pablo Guelatao

Spouse: Margarita Maza, Juana Rosa Chagoya

assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

explanation:

they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.