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Mexican Independence
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Early Months of 1810
French Invasion. Confusion over who New Spain should follow. Uncertainty over who was the supreme power. Hatred over the inequality of criollos and Españoles. Start of conspiracies, gatherings and talks about a revolution. Important because the people of New Spain decided that they wanted to change the ruling authority. -
Discovery of Conspiracy
Discovery of the conspiracy. Spanish soldiers stormed into Epigmenio Gonzalez’s home and found weapons. He was arrested and Miguel Dominguez was the one who ratted them out. Important because it created chaos and disorder. Made the movement earlier. -
Grito de Dolores
Day of the Grito de Dolores. Miguel Hidalgo was forced to start the revolution earlier than planned because they were discovered. Important because Miguel Hidalgo united the Indians using the Virgin of Guadalupe. -
Alhondiga de Granaditas
Attack on Alhondiga de Granaditas led by el Pipila. Rebels came out victorious and seized the city of Guanajuato. Important because the rebels had beaten the crown's army which was better equipped. Showed that the rebels had power and gave them confidence to advance further. -
Monte de las Cruces
Hidalgo had marched with his army to Guanajuato. They had been successful so far, but in this date in Monte de las Cruces, near Toluca, they had a battle that left the insurgents with very few people. Hidalgo decided to not to take Mexico City, therefore extending the independence 11 years. Important because Hidalgo could have stopped the independence movement if he had marchied into Mexico City. But for some reason he didn't, wasn't confident enough or thought his army was weak. -
Consolidation
Miguel Hidalgo and Allende army were stationed in Bajilo. They had more than 80,000 people, but in January, many of them left the fight because Felix Calleja scared off many of the insurgents by blowing up a wagon full of ammunition where the rebels were staying. Important because this is when the army started to dissipate and lose power. Many fled. -
Miguel Hidalgo's Death
Miguel Hidalgo’s death in Chihuahua. Hidalgo was captured and charged for treason. Beheaded and his head was staked on a pole as a warning for all rebels. Important because the insurgents had no leader, independence was losing power. Left leadership spot open for Jose Maria Morelos -
Jose María Morelos
After Morelos had drafted a new constitution in october, Jose Maria Morelos led an army of rebels into the battle of Temalca on November 5. Spaniards won this battle and killed Morelos just like Hidalgo. Morelos was important because he reunited the rebels and kept the independence movement going. He even drafted a constitution that many agreed upon. -
Plan de Iguala
Plan de Iguala was made between Agustin de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero. Plan stated that New Spain was independent as a constitutional monarchy, the Roman Catholic church would be given monopoly of spiritual life and the criollos and peninsulares were treated equally. Important because Iturbide had the crown's army. He united the crown's army with Vicente Guerrero's rebel army and became stronger. -
End of Independence
Insurgents march into Mexico City, ending the war for independence. Important because the people of New Spain finally were free. Did not have to follow France or Spain. Recieved equality and better rights.
