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The Wars of Independence
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The Conspiracy of Querétaro is established (Initiation)
The conspiracy was established, and disguised under the name of a “literary club”, in which Ignacio Allende, Josefa Domínguez, and many other important characters united at Epigmenio González’ house to discuss how they would liberate Mexico from Spanish rule. -
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Initiation
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Epigmenio González is arrested (Initiation)
Marino Galván spoiled the conspiracy by informing his superior, who as a result, warned the audiencia about it, and sent soldiers to scrutinize Gonzalez’ house, to later find out that the supposed “literary club”, was indeed a conspiracy that was planning to overthrow the Spanish crown, and gain independence. Ignacio Pérez went and informed Hidalgo about the discovery, who sparked the revolution. -
El Grito de Dolores / Cry of Dolores (Initiation)
Now informed about the discovery of the conspiracy, and noticing that there was no time to waste, Miguel Hidalgo rang the bells of the church in Dolores, Guanajuato, summoning his people to the church. He then gave an elongated speech which would inspire the rebels, and prepare them for the independence movement. Officially, this event marked the beginning of the Independence movement. This event marked the Mexican independence. -
Siege of Guanajuato (Battle of Alhóndiga de Granaditas) (Initiation)
Receiving fast notice from the rebel army advancing towards Guanajuato, commander Riaño gathered up his army inside the town’s granary, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. Miguel Hidalgo, with his army of about 80,000 rebel men, reached Guanajuato. The Spaniards, all gathered up in the town’s granary, prepared for the various rebel waves that were to come. There were various waves. At the end, El Pípila saved the day. -
The Battle of Monte de las Cruces (Initiation)
The battle was joined between Trujillo and his small force and the massive mob – some estimates put the insurgent “army” at 80,000 men and women – on the slopes of Monte de las Cruces. The battle raged all day, with the disciplined, well-armed soldiers under Trujillo holding their own against overwhelming numbers. The first two assaults were driven back, but late in the afternoon, a third assault managed to capture the artillery and surround the royalist forces, who barely broke out. -
The Battle of Calderón Bridge (Initiation)
In January 17, 1811, Calleja attacked the fortified rebel army without waiting for reinforcements. The royalists were well trained, but outnumbered 15 to 1. Finally, after about six hours of fighting, a Spanish cannonball hit the rebel munitions dump, which caused the rebel army to disperse. Hidalgo fled northwards with some men, where he was executed along with Ignacio Allende. -
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Consolidation
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Miguel Hidalgo is Executed (Consolidation)
After the long Battle of Calderón Bridge, where the rebel army suffered an agonizing defeat, Hidalgo and his troops parted northwards towards Texas, to look for help, and ammunition/weapons. Surprisingly, at their arrival, Hidalgo and his men were caught. The soldiers were made prisoners, and Hidalgo along with Allende and other important leaders were fussilated. Their heads were hanged in the corners of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. -
José María Morelos is Executed (Resistance)
By early 1814, the rebels were on the run. Morelos was an inspired guerrilla commander, but the Spanish had him outnumbered and outgunned. The insurgent Mexican congress was constantly moving, trying to stay one step ahead of the Spanish. In November of 1815, the Congress was on the move again and Morelos was assigned to escort it. The Spanish caught them at Tezmalaca and a battle ensued. Morelos was excommunicated, and killed. -
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Resistance
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Consummation
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Plan de Iguala (Consummation)
Before the Plan de Iguala took place, Viceroy Apodaca resigned, and Viceroy O’Donojú took his place. Conscious that New Spain was inevitably lost, he signed the treaty, awarding Mexico its independence. -
The End of the Wars of Independence (Consummation)
After the Treaty of Iguala was signed, Iturbide had made "his own nest". He set thigs up so that he would be the one with the most benefit. The first door Iturbide opened in Mexico City was that of the great cathedral on the central plaza. Iturbide received a Te Deum in his honor.
