Mexico timeline by: Jayven

Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes Landed in mexico

Mar 22, 1519

Mexico won independence from Spain.

Mar 28, 1821

But the country's leaders could not create a stable government due to intervention by the U.S. and France

Porfirio Diaz come to power.

Apr 16, 1876

He tried to improve Mexico's economy by inviting foreign companies to build railways and to invest in other infrastructure.

After ruling for 35 years, Diaz was overthrown

Sep 3, 1911

This action sparked the Mexican Revolution, a period of armed conflict.

After several years of fighting, a new constitution was declared in 1917

Jan 29, 1917

This document made the government responsible for improving Mexican's lives and promise to give more land to the poor farmers and more right workers.