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The Road to Independence
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Napoleon's Invasion
Napoleon invaded Mexico in 1803, and controlled the region until 1813. His rule helped spread anti-government sentiment among the people. -
Governmental Separatists
The Viceroy of Mexico, Jose de Iturrigaray, decided to conspire with Creole groups in the hopes that he would be able to throw off imperial rule and become the ruler of an independent Mexico. His plans were foiled and he was killed. -
The Grito de Dolores
A progressive priest named Miguel Hidalgo gave a proclamation in the town of Dolores urging Mexicans to throw off the imperial powers controlling their nation. -
Army of Separatists
Hidalgo amasses an army that marches towards Mexico City, slaugtering people in their path. The army is stopped at the city of Calderon in winter of 1811. -
Napolean Relinquishes Control
Napolean's occupation of Mexico ends in 1813. The territory is returned to Spain. -
Spanish Government Changes Hands
The liberal party took control of Spain's government, promising reforms to placate the Mexican revolutionaries. -
The Plan of Iguala
Augustin de Iturbide, leader of the Royalist party, drafted the Plan of Iguala with Vicente Guerrero. It stated that Mexico would become a constitutional monarchy, with fully Spanish citizends getting full rights, and mixed-ethnicity citizens being denied certain rights. -
The Treaty of Cordoba
The Spanish viceroy, Juan de O'Donoju was forced to sign the Treaty of Cordoba, making Mexico independent of Spanish authority. -
Iturbide Seizes Power
In 1822, Iturbide took control and decelared himself to be Emperor of Mexico. His reign was short-lived, however -
Mexico's First President
In 1823, Mexico had it's first democratic election, and they elected Guadalupe Victoria to rule the country.
