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aztecs
temples are built in chichenitza. -
Jan 25, 1450
aztec history
In mexico city an aztec cornerstone ceremony took place about this time intended to dedicate a new layer of building. -
Sep 6, 1519
Conquest
Spanish forces led by Hernando Cortés arrive and conquer Mexico. -
Apr 13, 1535
Spain's colonization
Spain establishes colonial government in Mexico. -
gaining territory
New Spain lost Florida to Great Britain but gained Louisiana from France. -
escavating
two massive aztez sculptures were dug up -
independence
Mexico fights for independence from Spain and wins it in 1821. -
Hidalgo
Father Manuel Hidalgo called for Mexican independence from Spain in "El gríto de Delores" and this became Mexico's Independence Day. -
slavery
President Vicente Guerrero abolishes slavery -
santa anna
Santa Anna turned his coat and led Centrists to power.
(1834-1846) -
Texas Independance
Mexicans and Texans battle at the Alamo and San Jacinto. -
Mexico's defeat
The U.S. wins the Mexican-American War and gains Mexican territory. The land includes what are now Nevada and Utah, plus parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado -
Ferdinand Maximilian
The French occupy Mexico City and Napoleon III of France appoints Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria (1832-1867) as Emperor of Mexico. -
the execution
Maximilian is executed. -
presidency
Obregón overthrew and killed Carranza. -
Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa was assasinated when ambushed in his car. -
PRI
A new political party arose in Mexico which is the INSTITUTIONAL REVOLUTIONARY PARTY (PRI). -
pediatric society
Mexico's first Pediatric Society is founded in Mexico City. -
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez organizes the National Farm workers (NFWA) association in Delano,California -
Vicente Fox
Vicente Fox is sworn in as the first president elected who did not belong to the ruling part
