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Early 1810
In the early months of this year, the war was starting after 300 years of rule Spanish rule. -
The Warning
The Gachupines found out about the independence movement because they were warned by Criollos that refused to be part of it. Miguel Hidalgo was one of the people that was most wanted for arrest. -
The Cry Of Dolores
Father Miguel Hidalgo made the Cry Of Dolores, which was a speech in which he calls out all the important names of the independence movement. -
Pipila's Act of Heroism
Pipila was made famous because at the beginning of the Mexican War he made an act of heorism. The insurrection begun in the nearby town of Dolores, led by Miguel Hidalgo. -
The Battle Of Monte de las Cruces
It was one of the biggest fights of the early Mexican War of Independence It was fought between the troops of Miguel Hidalgo and Ignacio Allende against the New Spain royalist, Hidalgo decided to retreat towards Guadalajara. -
Huge Army
In this month, Calleja went with Allende and Hidalgo outside of Guadalajara. Hidalgo's army numbered near 80,000 to the 6,000 people, it was led by Calleja -
Execution of Hidalgo
Hidalgo was killed by a firing squad. Hid head was displayed in Guanajuato to show as a warning for others. -
Battle Of Temalaca
The Battle Of Temalaca (all the month) was fought between the forces loyal to the Spanish crown and the rebels fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. -
Plan Of Iguala
Religion, Independence and Unity were the three main points of the Plan de Iguala. They were represented in the flag's colors. -
Independence!
Mexico gained independence on September 16, 1821. (This is the day we celebrate it each year).