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Initation of the Independence Movement
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Early Months of 1810
Napoleon I invaded Spain, imprisoned King Ferdinand VII and forced him to resign. Napoleon I appoints his brother Joseph to the Spanish throne. Spain is in Chaos, perfect timing for New Spain. Many Criollo revolutionary societies in New Spain are formed. -
Getting Ready
Plans for revolt are in place, Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez leaked the news to Spanish officials. Many supporters of this movement were secretly arrested, and this lead to conspiracies within the people. They were ready for “El Grito”. -
El Grito De Dolores
El Grito de Dolores is preached by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla at the Church in Guanajuato: was the start of the Mexican independence movement. -
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Restistance Against Spain
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Siege of Guanajuato
First actual battle between Mexicans and Spaniards. The Siege of Guanajuato started, Miguel Hidalgo's supporters capture Alhondiga de Granaditas. El Pipila is recognized as an Indian Hero. -
Battle of Monte de las Cruzes
The Battle of Monte de las Cruzes, Ignacio Allende and Miguel Hidalgo’s troops fight against Trujillo. It is an Insurgent Victory. -
Battle of Calderon Bridge
Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende, Juan Aldama, Mariano Abasolo lead The Battle of Calderon Bridge. It was a loss for the insurgents. -
The Prisoners
Miguel Hidalgo was caught and executed. His face is shown to the people at Guanajuato meant to warn the rebels and insurgents. Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama are taken as prisoners. Jose Maria Morelos takes command of the Mexican Independence after Hidalgo. -
Battle of Temalaca
Battle of Temalaca is lead by Jose Maria Morelos in Puebla. He is captured and executed. -
El Ejercito de las Tres Garantias & Plan de Iguala
Agustin de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero form a successful army called El Ejército de las Tres Garantías. Plan de Iguala is drafted and signed. -
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Consolidation of El Ejercito de las Tres Garantias
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Independence!
El Ejército de las Tres Garantías marched into Mexico City declaring and concluding its independence from Spain after about 300 years of rule. -
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Consumation of the Spanish Rule
Ended with Spain recognized Mexcio as independent.
