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Spain Confiscates church assets
This move would push Hidalgo to begin his revolt and cause many people living in Mexico to dislike the royal rule. -
Hidalgo gives his speech
Hidalgo gives hid impassioned speech and rings his church bells. exclaiming long live the religion and death to the bad government! Page 117 -
Casas Revolt
This event was one of the first revolts against Spanish rule and was incredibly influential down the line. Page 118 -
Hidalgo's execution
Hidalgo was captured due to him attempting to recruit U.S. support. shortly after this he was captured by the royalist and executed. Page 119 -
Transfer of leadership
Jose Maria Morelos, who was a mestizo and brought stills to the movement for Mexican independence after Hidalgos execution. Page 119 -
Battle of Medina
Arredondo's royalist army fought Toledo's 1,400 man republican army of the north a few miles south of the Medina River. Page 122 -
Father Morles takes over the Independence movement
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Father Morelos Execution
Morelos was captured after not receive support from enough criollos, and executed shortly after Page 122 -
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Spain sells Florida
Spain sold the territory of Florida to the United States. This plays a major part in Spain's attempt to leave the new world, they were beginning to realize they were losing a hold on the new world. Page 128 -
Mexican Independence!
Mexican is finally royalist free, and becomes its own independent country. Page 129