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Fight for Independence
Mexico wins its freedom from Spain after a long struggle. http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/mexico/history-timeline -
Texas Independence
After the battle at the Alamo and San Jacinto, Texas declared independence from Mexico. http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/mexico/history-timeline -
Mexican-American War
The U.S. receives territory from Mexico. They received Nevada and Utah plus sections of Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado. http://www.history.com/topics/mexican-american-war -
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The Reform War
The Reform War was a civil war between the Liberals and the Conservatives. After many longs battles, the Liberals retook Mexico city. The Conservatives surrendered in December 1860. http://www.britannica.com/event/La-Reforma -
Mexican Debt Crisis
After all the wars Mexico was left in debt. Benito Juarez then proclaimed that all foerign debt payments would be pushed back for two years. This created the other country to send troops over. http://www.britannica.com/biography/Benito-Juarez -
Capture of Campache
The city of Campache was captured by the French. The French stayed in Campache before heading to Mexico city but got stopped in Puebla. http://mediamaps.esri.com/cinco-de-mayo-timeline/ -
The Battle of Puebla
French invaders wanted to create a satillite state in Mexico. The French invaded Mexico and were on their through Puebla. The Mexican army stopped them from moving forward and ended up turning the French army back. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cinco-de-mayo -
Death of Maximillian I
Archduke Ferdinand Maximillian was exucuted by the command of the Mexican Republic leader Benito Juarez. Maximillian was installed a emperor of Mexico in 1864 by the French Emperor. https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/edouard-manet-the-execution-of-maximilian -
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Mexican Revolution
This revolution began when the Mexican decied to overthrow the current ruler. The ruler was replaced but with a weak leader who failed to fulfill his promise. Then, the weak leader was replaced with a strong, and power hungry leader. The end
of the Mexican Revolution was the writting of the Constitution of Mexico. http://www.historytoday.com/alan-knight/mexican-revolution
