Evolution of Mexico

By raydelgado
  • Aug 28, 1521

    Hernando Cortés

    Spanish forces led by Hernando Cortés arrive and conquer Mexico.

  • Mexico fights for independence

    Mexico fights for independence from Spain and wins

  • The battle of Alamo

    Texas declares its independence from Mexico. Mexicans and Texans battle at the Alamo and San Jacinto.

  • U.S. - Mexican war

    The U.S. wins the Mexican-American War and gains Mexican territory.

  • cinco de mayo

    Battle of Puebla. The Cinco de Mayo holiday honors this national army defeat of French invaders.

  • Mexican revolution

    The Mexican Revolution begins when citizens rise up against oppressive rulers.

  • First Olympic games

    Mexico City hosts the first Olympic Games ever held in Latin America.

  • Mexico earthquake

    An earthquake of magnitude 8.1 strikes Mexico City. 10,000 people are killed

  • Chiapas rebellion

    rebellion breaks out in Chiapas. No conclusion till this day.

  • Stopping immigration

    U.S. President George W. Bush puts up a wall dividing U.S. from Mexico to stop illegal immigration.