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Period: Apr 30, 1400 to
History of Mexico
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Oct 12, 1492
Discovery of America
Columbus discovered America and sailed for the Spanish crown and claimed the land for Spain -
Jan 8, 1519
Hernan Cortés arrives in Tenochtitlan
Cortés arrive in what is know as Mexico City today. He comes into contact with the Aztec civilization. -
Aug 13, 1521
Aztec Empire disappeared
Cortés claims the land for Spain as the Aztec Empire crumbles -
Spanish control is established
Mexico is under Spanish colonial rule -
Mexican War of Independece Starts
The revolution for independece starts when the people of Mexico rebel against the Spanish. -
Mexico gains its independence
Mexico gains its independece from Spain. -
Mexican-American War
War between Mexico and the United States over the annexation of Texas. -
Constitution of 1857
The Constitution of 1857 was ratified under the second republic. The 1857 constitution granted religious freedom, stating only that the Catholic Church was the favored faith. -
Benito Juarez and the Restoration of the Republic
In 1867, the republic was restored and Juárez reelected; he continued to implement his reforms. -
Mexican Revolution
Revolt against Díaz government rule
