Timeline

By Mr Carlos :)

  • Grito de Dolores

    Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's call for independence on September 16, 1810, in Dolores, now Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato.

  • Outbreak of the Mexican War of Independence

    War broke out

  • Battle of Monte de las Cruces

  • Leadership assumed by José María Morelos y Pavón

  • Capture and execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

  • Siege of Cuautla -

    February to May 1812

  • Sentiments of the nation

    Adoption of the "Sentiments of the Nation" by the Congress of Chilpancingo

  • Morelos' capture and execution by Spanish forces

  • Leadership assumed by Vicente Guerrero

  • Establishment of the Mexican Insurgent Army

    Establishment of the Mexican Insurgent Army of the Three Guarantees by Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero

  • Signing of the Plan of Iguala

  • Treaty of Cordoba

    Signing of the Treaty of Córdoba recognizing Mexican independence

  • Entry of the Army of the Three Guarantees into Mexico City

  • Iturbide's proclamation as Emperor of Mexico

  • First Mexican Empire

    Abdication of Iturbide and dissolution of the First Mexican Empire

  • Establishment of the First Mexican Republic

  • Execution of Vicente Guerrero

  • Recognition of Mexican independence by Spain

  • Recognition of Mexican independence by the United States