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The start of the Independence war
Initiation
Hidalgo, who was a roman catholic priest, decided that a revolt was necessary to stop the injustice Mexico was facing. This was the Initiation of the movement. They started planning the Conspiracion de Queretaro. -
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Initiation
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The News Led Out
Initiation
They discovered that some supporters of the movement were storing weapons in their homes. Josefa Dominguez, also known as la corregidora, let out the news that some royal officials were arresting people who were involved in the movement. The uprising was prematurely launched. -
El Grito de Dolores
Initiation
“Grito de Dolores” which marks the beginning of the Mexican war of Independence. Miguel Hidalgo does el “grito”. Him and several criollos were involved in the planned revolt against the Spanish colonial government. -
Siege of Guanajuato
Consolidation
Siege of Guanajuato: Hidalgo, Allende and their army got to Guanajuato, where spanish barricaded themselves. Many were killed or injured. -
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Consolidation
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Battle for Monte de las Cruces
Consolidation
Battle for Monte de las Cruces
This battle was fought between the Hidalgo and Allendes army against the spanish royal troops of general Torcuato Trujillo as sierra de las Cruces. -
Calderon Bridge
Resistance
Calderon Bridge: Allende and Hidalgo were face to face outside of Guadalajara. They started to fight in January 17. Allende’s army was lead by Calleja. -
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Resistance
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Hidalgo's Death
Resistance
Hidalgo being leader or the army was shot for treason in Mexico City by a firing squad. Jose Maria Morelos took his place. -
Temalaca
Resistance
Battle of Temalaca happened in Nov 5th. It was between royalist forces and Mexican rebels. -
Plan of Iguala
Consummation
This Plan stated that Mexico would become a constitutional monarchy, all roman catholics, where society is equal in social and political rights. The 2 main leaders behind the plan were Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero. -
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Consummation
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3 Guarantees
Consummation
Army of the 3 Guarantees enter to Mexico City, also Iturbide.
