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Conspiracies brewing
Conspiracies against the government were sprouting all over the colony. One in particular actually had a chance at succeding in overthrowing the government. (it wasn't the one with th emachetes) -
Busted
Conspiracy that had been taken place in Josefa's home was discovered. Most conspirators scattered and some were caught. Dolores was contacted and told that the movement had to begin. -
Independence movement is ignited
Miguel Hidalgo gathers people and makes his iconic "grito de Dolores" marking the beginning of the independence movement for Mexico. -
Siege of Guanajuato
Hidalgo led a large, furious mob to the gates of Guanajuato. Nobody had complete power over the mob and they wrecked the city, chipping at the legitimacy of the movement. -
Battle of Monte de las Cruces
Battle fought in the mountains between Toluca and Mexico city. The battle shifted in favor of the insurgents, but Hidalgo decided to retreat, giving the Spaniards breathing room and extenfing the war by years. -
Battle at Calderon Bridge
Pivotal battle in the independence movement. Followed by the retreat at Mexico city, forces clashed again at the Calderon Bridge. Insurgents were defeated and their leaders betrayed and captured. Took years for the movement to have a realistic shot at winning again. -
Death of the first leaders of the independence
The captured leaders of the independence were betrayed and captured. At this date, they were tried and sentenced. Most were executed on the spot, but Hidalgo needed to be stripped of his religious title before being killed. -
Battle of Temalaca
Army led by Jose María Morelos fought the spanish once again. They lost the battle and Morelos was executed shortly after. Battle took place atTemalaca, Puebla. -
Plan de Iguala
Plan de iguala, or the plan of the three guarantees was created. This stated that Mexico would become a constitutional monarchy with Agustin de Iturbide as the emperor. The plan was backed up by the army of the three guarantees. -
Independece movement a success
Mexico was officially victorious over Spain at this time. Agustin de Iturbide was smart about it and became the emperor of Mexico. What Hidalgo started ended as he wanted.
