INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT

By lucybarrera

  • The start of the Independence war

    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

  • The News Led Out

    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

    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

    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

  • Battle for Monte de las Cruces

    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

    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

  • Hidalgo's Death

    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

    Temalaca
    Resistance
    Battle of Temalaca happened in Nov 5th. It was between royalist forces and Mexican rebels.

  • Plan of Iguala

    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

  • 3 Guarantees

    3 Guarantees
    Consummation
    Army of the 3 Guarantees enter to Mexico City, also Iturbide.