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1485
Birth of Pedro de Alvarado
Pedro de Alvarado was an important figure in Central America's fight for independence from Spain. As a governer of Guatemala, he conquered the territory that went on to become El Salvador. -
1525
Pedro de Alvarado conquers El Salvador
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1541
Death of pedro de alvarado
Pedro de Alvarado died in an accident that involved being crushed by a falling horse. -
Cry of Dolores
this was an important battle that kicked off Mexico's fight for sovereignty. -
rebellion against spain
this rebellion was lead by jose matias delgado -
mexico gains independence from spain
New Spain is renamed "Mexico" and gained independence from Spain. With Mexico gaining independence from Spain, El Salvador is also freed from Spain's control through this victory. -
Untied Provinces of Central America formed
In 1823, several Central American countries become the United Provinces of Central America (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and San Salvador) and achieved partial independence from Mexico. -
Manuel José Arce Elected President of United Provinces of Central America
Manuel José Arce was a liberal Salvadoran army officer that won the first election in the United Provinces of Central America against José Cecilio del Valle, from Honduras. -
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The First Central American Civil War
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Battle of Arrazola
Many El Salvadorians were defeated by Guatemalan troops that were defending their position. -
United Provinces of Central America dissolve
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El Salvador becomes an independent republic
Salvadoran leaders felt that the government, controlled by Guatemala, ignored their needs and interests, so they declared independence from The Central American Federation.