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Mayan Civilization
Mayan civilization becomes one of the most powerful cultures in America, The Mayan civilization is a big part of Mexican cultures. -
Jan 1, 900
Toltecs
- The early Post-Classic period in which Toltecs created a capital in Tula, This is one of the most known culture in this Period.
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Jan 1, 1325
The Aztecs
The Aztec culture arrive to Mexico’s central valley, They stablished their capital when a prophecy became real (an eagle will devour a serpent while standing on top of a nopal) -
Jan 1, 1519
Cortes arrives to Tenochtitlan
Cortés and his men arrive in Tenochtitlan.
This was the beginning of the end for the Mexican cultures. -
Jan 1, 1521
Defeat of Cuauhtémoc
Cortés finally defeats the forces of Cuauhtémoc the last Aztec Emperor. With Tenochtitlan in ruins and Cortés forces in our territory establish the first European empire in the new world. -
Independence of Mexico
Priest Miguel Hidalgo makes the call for independence in Dolores. This marked the beginning of our independence from the Spanish empire. -
Mexican Independence
It was the consequence from a political and a social process which ended the Spanish regime in Mexico and stated Mexico as an independent country.
This moment was important because it was the start of the country as independent -
Morelo's Time
Jose Morelos succeeds Hidalgo as leader of Mexico’s independence. Morelos was an important figure for the Independence since he wrote “sentimentos de la nación” that was the first attempt of a real constitution. -
Treaty of Cordoba signing
The last Spanish viceroy is forced to sign the “Treaty of Córdoba”. This marked the official beginning of the Mexican Independence. -
Constitution of 1824
The Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1824 was enacted on October 4 of 1824, after the overthrow of the Mexican Empire of Agustin de Iturbide. In the new constitution, the republic took the name of United Mexican States, and was defined as a representative federal republic, with Catholicism as the official and unique religion. This constitution started our identity as mexicans. -
Mexican-American War
It was the first major conflict by the idea of "Manifest Destiny" This belief would eventually cause a great deal of suffering for many Mexicans, Native Americans and United States citizens. Mexicans (Natives in this time) began to lose confidence in Americans. -
Battle of Puebla
The famous "Cinco de Mayo" celebrates an unlikely victory by Mexican forces over French invaders in 1862.
This victory showed us mexicans that we can defend our territory from other countries. -
Mexican Revolution
it was an armed conflict to stop the regime of Porfirio Diaz that had been in the power for 30 years.
It showed Mexicans that they can fight for they're rights and be equal and free. -
Tlatelolco Massacre
it was a social movement that involved the students from universities like UNAM that were protesting the inequality of the government and the government did a killing in the plaza Las tres Culturas.
This event is important because it showed that no at every time the government has full power of the people . -
Olympic Games
Mexico hosted the 1968 Summer Olympics. These games would be remembered for Věra Čáslavská being robbed of gold medals, Bob Beamon's record long jump, and American athletes giving the black power.
Mexico started to be host of other international important events, and mexicans appreciate that. -
Earthquake of 85
An earthquake of magnitude 8.1 strikes Mexico City. Nearly 10,000 people are killed.
This fatal event showed mexicans that we need to stay together as a nation in difficult times. -
NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement is an agreement signed by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trade bloc in North America. Mexican imports and exports began to grow. -
Fox chosen as president
Vicente Fox stopped the regime of the Political party PRI and was the first change of party since the first President and winning the presidency for PAN.
This show Mexicans that they can choose any party. -
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War vs trafficants (Narcos)
Felipe Calderon started a war vs the Narcotraffic that slowed the trade of drugs in Mexico.
It showed that we can fight the narcotraffic in our country. -
Ayotzinapan students
in this event 43 students disappear after protesting against the government and there hasn't been a proven cause of what happened only theories
Mexicans understood that the government doesn't always do the things in the right way the do it in a silent more hidden way. -
Authors of Timeline and References
Cesar Muniz A01570168
Victor Huerta A01365532
Javier Perez A01365539
