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Enlightenment ideas
The Enlightenment, a social, ideological and political movement which came from a France, strongly influenced the development and independence of New Spain. Some of their ideas were that all men were born equal and equal rights. -
The war of the Spanish Succession
Many countries joined Austria because it was not convenient for them that France and Spain were Allies. This problem caused the war of the Spanish succession. (1701-1714) -
Population Growth and Development of Cities
There were around a million and a half of natives. Because of this stability and constant migration, the number of mestizos and other castes also increased considerably. -
Bourbon Reforms
Philip V, from the bourbon dynasty, implemented a series of reforms to recover the power of the Empire, he sought to centralize power in the monarch and to make a more efficient collection of taxes and tributes. These reforms were implemented in all territories that were part of the Spain monarchy. -
The Reforms in New Spain
Charles III, son of Philip V, began ruling and applied series changes in the governing of the Spanish Colonies; these are known as the Bourbon Reforms. Jose de Galdez was sent to New Spain to put them into practice in 1765 -
Jose Bonaparte cede to the throne of Spain
Napoleon`s, under the command of his brother Jose Bonaparte, entered Spain, putting King Charles IV in an untenable situation. Napoleon force him to cede the throne to his brother in an event known as the "abdication of Bayonne" -
The Armed Movement
Miguel Hidalgo and Costilla started the Armed Movement with Aldama and Allende in proposal to "death" of the bad government -
Executed
Hidalgo, Allende Aldam and other were taken as prisioners, to be executed in chihuahua -
The Cadiz Constitution
The Cadiz Constitution was liberal and against the absolutist regime and in favor of individual rights. -
Plan the iguala
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Independence of Mexico
Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero decided to do a pact, this agreement brought up the Iguala Plan, Which declared the independence of Mexico in February in 1821. -
1821
In July of 1821, the last Viceroy of New Spain arrived in national territory. Don Juan signed the Treaty of Cordoba, recognizing the Independence of Mexico
