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Jan 6, 1325
aztecs
aztecs found tenochitlan -
Jan 6, 1502
montezuma
montezuma becomes aztec emperor -
Jan 6, 1519
mexican border
U.S.-Mexico border region is inhabited by many Native American groups who have lived in the area for centuries. -
Jan 6, 1521
empire
cocrtes conquers aztec empire -
Jan 10, 1535
1535
Spain establishes colonial government in Mexico -
spain
viceroy is recalled to spain after rioting in mexico city by indians and others. -
aztec sculputers
two massive aztec sculpurters are dug in mexico city -
adam-onis treaty
Adam-Onis Treaty: U.S.-Mexico boundary established by Spain and the United States -
mexico independence
mexico achived independence from spain under Agustin de iturbide, who proclaimed himself emperor -
1824
Mexico becomes a republic
independence from spain -
war
united states wins mexicans american war -
1853
The Surveyor of General Claims Office is established in New Mexico, though claims by Mexican Americans cannot be processed fast enough to prevent take-overs. -
mexican revolution
pancho villa hepls lead the mexican revolution -
1911
Mexico's dictator, Porfirio Diaz, is overthrown. The new president is Francisco Madero, a liberal. Madero introduces land reform and labour legislation. Political unrest continues with Zapata leading a peasant revolt in the south. -
1917
US forces withdraw, having failed to kill Villa. A new constitution is adopted, which is designed to ensure permanent democracy in Mexico. -
lazaro cardenas
President Lazaro Cardenas begins programme of oil nationalisation, land reform and industrial expansion. -
earthquake
Earthquake in Mexico City kills thousands and makes many more homeless. -
1997
45 Indians killed by paramilitary gunmen in a Chiapas village. The incident causes an international outcry, President Zedillo starts an investigation. -
1998
Bill Clinton signs a declaration with Mexican president Ernesto Zedillo committing their nations for the first time to devise a joint strategy for combating drug trafficking. -
vincente fox
vincente fox is elected president mexico.
