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-Spain had more soldiers.
-Spain had ruled over Mexico for 300 years before this.
-The war lasted 11 years.
-Mexico celebrates on Sep. 16 every year by shouting "Viva Mexico," fireworks, reenactments, music, dances, foods, ringing a bell, and parades parades.
-They won their first battle in Guanajuato -
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-Background: Mexico was fighting so hard for their independence because they were being dictated and wanted to become their own constitutional monarchy. They also wanted the land in Mexico to be redistributed, and for there to be racial equality, things that weren't happening under Spain's rule. Source: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/spain-accepts-mexican-independence -
The war started, the first battle was won.
The war started and Hidalgo gave his famous speech the "Grito de Dolores" in Dolores city. Mexico also wins their first battle on this day in Guanajuato, Mexico. -
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The war Mexico fought for their independence lasted through this time. -
Allende was captured and executed.
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Father Hidalgo was captured and executed.
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Mexico won and gained their independence from Spain.
