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Pedro de Alvarado was an important figure in Central America's fight for independence from Spain. As a governer of Guatemala, he conquered the territory that went on to become El Salvador.
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Pedro de Alvarado died in an accident that involved being crushed by a falling horse.
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this was an important battle that kicked off Mexico's fight for sovereignty. -
this rebellion was lead by jose matias delgado
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New Spain is renamed "Mexico" and gained independence from Spain. With Mexico gaining independence from Spain, El Salvador is also freed from Spain's control through this victory.
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In 1823, several Central American countries become the United Provinces of Central America (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and San Salvador) and achieved partial independence from Mexico.
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Manuel José Arce was a liberal Salvadoran army officer that won the first election in the United Provinces of Central America against José Cecilio del Valle, from Honduras.
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Many El Salvadorians were defeated by Guatemalan troops that were defending their position.
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Salvadoran leaders felt that the government, controlled by Guatemala, ignored their needs and interests, so they declared independence from The Central American Federation.