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Apr 21, 1519
The Spanish come to Mexico
VideoThe Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortez arrived on the eastern gulf coast of Mexico. The natives that lived by the shore greeted the conquistadors as friends. They were an Aztec people. A claim was made on the land for the Spanish monarch, and Cortez demanded a meeting with the Aztec emperor, Moctezuma ll. The Spanish would later conquer the Aztec people and colonize the area. -
"Grito de Dolares'
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Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo was a well-known Catholic priest of the time period. He gave a very passionate speech called "Grito de Dolares" or "Cry of Dolares". This was a exclamation of war against the colonial government. It was basically a declaration of independence against the Spanish monarch. -
Treaty of Cordoba
The Treaty of Cordoba was signed after the Mexican War of Independence. The treaty was signed in Corodoba, Mexico by Don Juan O'Donnoju, Lieutenant-General of the Armies of Spain, and Don Augustin de Iturbide, First Chief of the Imperial Mexican Army of the "Three Guarantees." The treaty proved Mexico's independence from Spain. -
Spain Attempts to Reconquer Mexico
Spain sent General Isidro Barradas and around 3.600 soldiers to try and recolonize Mexico. The Spainards landed on the shore of Cabo Rojo on this day. They woud later go on to fight the Battle of Pueblo Viejo in September. This marked the end of Spain's attempts to recolonize Mexico. -
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France in Mexico
Benito Júarez was president of Mexico at this time. He suspended all payments of debts to foreign countries. France's Napolean lll was angered by this and invaded the city of Varacruz. This forced Júarez to step down and Archduke Maximillian was placed on the throne of the empire. -
Díaz Becomes President
Porfirio Díaz leads another revolt against President Júarez. This time the revolution is successful, and Diaz rules mexico for an extended period of time (1877-1911). Díaz strenghtens Mexico's economy, but it is in favor of the rich, upper class. This leads to more social unrest and another revolution. -
The Mexican Revolution
Francisco Madero, a lawyer and a member of the educated class, declares war on the Mexican leader Díaz. Madero promises worker's right, democracy, and agrarian reform. Madero does take over for Díaz, but his rule is plagued by conflict because of people who refuse to listen to presidential rule. Francisco is later overthrown. -
Mexico City Olympic Games
Stripped of MedalsMexico City There was much social unrest surrounding the Olympic games in Mexico city, including the Tlatecolo Massacare and the Balck Power Salute. -
The Mexican Banking Crisis
President Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon was elected, but is in trouble because of currency. The Mexican peso value drastically decreases on the international stage. The U.S. loans millions of dollars to Mexico.
