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On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, launched the Mexican War of Independence with the issuing of his Grito de Dolores, or “Cry of Delores.” The revolutionary tract called for the end of Spanish rule in Mexico
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Father Hidalgo captured and then was shot to death by firing squad
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Father Jose Morales lead revolutionaries to fight against Spain
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Jose Morelos was executed
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Augustin de Iturbide guides Mexico to freedom form Spain
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Mexico receives independence from Spain with Iturbide as their first leader
