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Jan 10, 1325
Aztecs found Tenochitlan
The Aztecs moved to Tenochitlan. -
Apr 26, 1502
Montezuma
Montezuma becomes Aztec emperor. -
Jan 7, 1519
1519-1521
Cortez over threw the last of the aztec emperor.The spanish conquistador -
Viceroy
Viceroy is recalled to spain after rioting in Mexico City by Indians and others. -
expoltion of jesuitas
They decide to expolt jesuitas out of the Mexican territory. -
Aztecs sculpture
Two massive Aztec sculptures are dig up in Mexico City. -
Mexico declares
Mexico declares independence from Spain. -
Texas get its independence
Santa Anna is defeated by the Tejanos. -
Texas Annexed
The United States annexed the Republic of Texas. President James K. Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico to settle differences but war party in Mexico under Paredes won out. -
Santa Anna leads to power.
Santa Anna turns in his coat and led the centrists to power. -
New Constitution
A new constitution and a liberal victory, but three years of civil war followed until Benito Juarez emerged as liberal leader and President. -
European`s
European intervention during the American Civil War by Great Britain, Spain and France. First two withdrew shortly thereafter. -
Mexico City
French army captured Mexico City and Archduke Maximilian of Austria-Hungary, a Hapsburg, proclaimed second Emperor of Mexico. -
French withdrew soldiers
The Civil War ended, the United States sent troops to the border, the French withdrew and Maximilian is executed at Querétaro. Empress Carlotta went mad. -
Juarez again as President
Juarez is again President of Mexico. -
Death of Benito Juarez
He died in office. -
Porfirio Diaz
Porfirio Diáz dictator of Mexico for all but four years. Encouraged foreign exploitation of Mexico's natural wealth, -
Beggining of Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution -- Madero, Huerta, Carranza, Villa and Zapata. -
Metropolis
Mexico City becomes a metropolis. Of all the serching for natural wealth. -
New Constitution
New Mexican constitution adopted. -
End of Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution -- Madero, Huerta, Carranza, Villa and Zapata. -
Revolutionary Reorganization
Started in 1920.Revolutionary reorganization. Calles President in 1924, suppressed Roman Catholic Church and nationalized oil. Obregón, again elected President in 1928, was assassinated and Calles took over once more. Ended in 1934. -
Miguel Aleman
Miguel Alemán elected first civilian President since Madero in 1911. -
El grito de dolores
This day became known as Independence day for the Mexican community. -
NAFTA Agreement
Mexico joined the U. S. and Canada in NAFTA, effective January 1, 1994. -
Ernesto Zedillo
Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon inaugurated President of Mexico. -
Banking Crisis
Mexican banking crisis. With U. S. aid the Mexican economy recovers.
