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Foreign Revolutions
During the aftermath of the American revolution and French revolution, inspiration was spread to Mexicans under Spanish rule. Many people were given the idea of rebellion thanks to foreign neighbors. This is important for it is what inspires people under Spanish rule to rebel. -
Miguel Hidalgo's speech
During morning hours at Dolores on September 16th 1810. Parish priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla would ring bells signaling the attention of the public. Followed was Hidalgo's infamous speech, "Long Live Religion! Long Live our Blessed Mother Guadalupe! Long Live Ferdinand VII and death to the bad government!"(Crossroads 117). This is significant for it would be the start of the fight for Mexican Independence. -
The Casas Revolt
Juan Bautista de Las Casas was a retired criollo militia officer and led Texans to their first revolt against Spanish rule. The news of Hidalgo's death had lowered morale of revolutionists but a revolt persisted anyways. Many people joined in the revolt due to the crowns lack of responsiveness. Many of these revolts were around San Antonio. -
Gutierrez de Lara
Born in the Rio Grande Valley town of Revilla, Gutierrez de Lara was a Criollo who went to the United States recruiting people to help with the revolution. In the spring of 1812 in Louisiana, Gutierrez would form the Republican Army of The North. This is important for it will aid Mexico in gaining independence. -
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Gutierrez de Lara expedition
Crossing the Sabine river the Republican army of the North took Santisima Trinidad de Salcedo. Then on the way to La Bahia in 1813 La Bahia was besieged by the royalists who failed to diminish the revolution. On March 29th the Royalists took one last stand near San Antonio but lost. Leading to the Republican Army of the North to successfully take San Antionio. -
The Battle of Rosillo
Big win for the revolution as the republicans made Governor Salcedo to surrender. Many Indian tribes aided in the war due to them assuming the rebellion was on the winning side and wanting to secure further trading. This battle took place in Coahuila and is significant to the overthrowing of the Spanish government. -
Battle of Medina
Arredondo's royalist army fought against the Republic Army of the North a few miles south of the Medina River. Toledo's army did not do well and resulted in a victory for the royalist army. This is important since it will drive revolutionaries to keep fighting.