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Jan 1, 1521
Before the Mexican War
The new rulers of Mexico were “importing” new diseases that were not originally in the native populations. They did benefit Mexico in some ways, such as founding a capital city, but they caused the locals to lose their power. A series of viceroys took command of the territory which was New Spain. -
Jan 5, 1521
Spain Gains Power
Hernán Cortés and his army conquered the Aztec empire and gained power. This lead to three centuries of Spain ruling Mexico. Under the rule of Spain a capital city, Ciudad de Mexico, was founded. -
Napoleon's Invasion
Napoleon invaded mexico and gained power, which lead to the beginning of the citizen’s revolts. When he was in power the rebellion was reaching it’s height. Napoleon was able to peasant armies from capturing Mexico’s capital city. -
Grito de Dolores
The Grito de Dolores, or Cry of Dolores was a rallying cry given by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, that declared war on the Mexican government. Costilla was a well known and respected priest. Grito de Dolores was read publicly in the town of Dolores, and it called for the end of Spanish rule and the beginning of racial equality. -
Hidalgo’s Protest
Shortly after the Cry of Dolores, Hidalgo’s populist army was quickly growing and this changed the tone of their revolt. They began to use more violent tactics, and they left a bloodbath behind them as they made their way to Mexico City. They were eventually stopped and defeated in Caldéron in January. -
Hidalgo’s Execution
After his army was defeated Hidalgo fled north and tried to escape. He was captured and killed by a firing squad in Chihuahua. After Hidalgo’s death many other peasant leaders followed his footsteps and the war for independence continued on. -
Mexican Independence
The French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars was diverted to spain from its colonies increasing dissatisfaction and the desire for a local government. Napoleon's brother presented opportunity for Mexican intelligentsia so independence can be in the name of the legitimate Spanish king. -
Plan de Iguala
This “Plan of Iguala” was made by landowner and Spanish army officer Agustín Iturbide to have Mexico be ruled by a European official or himself (if that was the last option). Iturbide wanted the creoles and peninsulares to have equal rights. -
Treaty of Cordova
The Treaty of Cordova was settled between Don Juan O'Donnoju, Lieutenant-General of the Armies of Spain, and Don Augustin de Iturbide, First Chief of the Imperial Mexican Army of the "Three Guarantees.". The treaty was about Mexican independence. In the treaty, it says that Newer Spain had their own independence from their parent country. -
Spain Tries to Regain Control
Antonio López Santa Anna played a huge part in Mexican politics in 1821 when Spain had power. When Spain and other European powers tried to regain control of Mexico, he led the rebellion. He managed to protect Spain and keep their freedom.
