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Mexican Independence

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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 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

    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'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

    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

    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

    Father Morles takes over the Independence movement
    Organized a large portion of southern Mexico city and had congress formally declare Mexico Independence
  • Father Morelos Execution

    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 Independence!
    Mexican is finally royalist free, and becomes its own independent country. Page 129