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Mexico becomes independent of Spain
The fight officially started with Hidalgo in 1811 but tensions started soon after the Spain defeated the Aztec nation and established port cities for trade. -
Texas revolt against Mexico
Former citizens of America that had moved to Mexico for free land and then fought for freedom in order to be annexed into the United States of America. -
Mexican American War
Mexico loses about half of its territory. -
Law of Expropriation
This goal is to end communal ownership of land. The two targets are the Catholic Church and the Amerindian system of communal ownership of land. In theory, the land is to be given to peasants, but the result is that more land comes under control of the wealthy. -
France rules Mexico
Mexico accepts "help" from the Hapsburg Empire in France in the form of troops. The troops do not join the Mexican ranks as they promised instead they overthrew the Mexican Revolution and establish Maximilian as the ruler of Mexico as a satellite state. -
General Porfirio Diaz rules
General Porfirio Diaz assumes power and rules for 35 years as a dictator. -
Yagui Rebellion
Yaqui Indian rebellion; put down with great force; a similar rebellion fails in 1898 -
Revolution against Diaz
This day was designated by Francisco Madero, a liberal landowner, as the day when Mexicans should rise up in arms against Diaz. Diaz flees to exile in Europe, and the revolution begins.
