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Mexican War of Independence Started
Miguel Hidalgo launched the Mexican War of Independence with the issuing of his Grito de Dolores. -
Hidalgo's death
Hidalgo fled from the Mexican capital and was captured and later then executed. -
Jose Morelos
Jose Morelos another priest succeeds as leader and proclaims a Mexican republic. He is then defeated by Agustín de Iturbide. -
New government
In 1820, liberals took power in Spain, and the new government promised reforms to fulfill the Mexican revolutionaries. -
Mexico Independence Day
The last Spanish viceroy is forced to sign the Treaty of Córdoba, marking the official beginning of Mexican independence.