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Cry of Dolores
Miguel Hidalgo gathers Mexicans to rebel against Spain due to unfair treatment. Miguel was killed one year later in 1811, -
Jose Morelos' Capture and Execution
Priest who led the Mexican War of Independence Movement. Jose was later captured and killed in his home country of Mexico. -
Plan of Iguala
Agustín de Iturbide released the Plan of Iguala to Mexico, which promised three things:
• Equal rights to every Mexican
• Iturbide becomes leader
• Christian is the main religion
Iturbide was later impeached by the people of Mexico in 1823. -
Mexico becomes a Republic
Mexico becomes a Republic, which means the people decide the big decisions. -
Battle of the Alamo
The Texans, who were controlled by Mexico at that time, were sick of unfair treatment from Antonio López de Santa Anna. They all invaded Mexico, and took Texas from Mexico by force. This battle was very short, and only lasted 12 days. -
Mexican American War
The Mexican American war was a war over the boundaries of the United States and Mexico. Mexico eventually lost the war in 1847, and had to give up a whopping 50% of their land in the North. -
War of the reform
Benito Juárez, a Mexican Politician, wants freedom of religion as opposed to just Christian. Because of this, a civil war is started. -
Maximilian's Execution
Maximilian, an Austrian prince, invaded Mexico and was made leader of Mexico in 1864. He was later executed by the Mexican Government in 1867 due to his poor leadership. -
Porfirio Diaz seizes power
Pofirio Diaz was a leader who seized power in 1876. Although he cared little for the rights of people, he strengthened Mexico, and served as leader for an astounding 35 years, -
Fransisco Madero calls all Mexicans to overthrow Diaz
Fransisco Madero calls all Mexicans to overthrow Porfirio Diaz in 1910, due to their unfair treatment. Diaz was successfully overthrown, and traveled to France where he died in exile. -
Mexico gets a Constitution
Olé! Mexico finally gets a constitution that tells leaders (and people) what they can and cannot do. No more unfair treatment!
