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Columbus discovered America and sailed for the Spanish crown and claimed the land for Spain
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Cortés arrive in what is know as Mexico City today. He comes into contact with the Aztec civilization.
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Cortés claims the land for Spain as the Aztec Empire crumbles
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Mexico is under Spanish colonial rule
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The revolution for independece starts when the people of Mexico rebel against the Spanish.
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Mexico gains its independece from Spain.
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War between Mexico and the United States over the annexation of Texas.
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The Constitution of 1857 was ratified under the second republic. The 1857 constitution granted religious freedom, stating only that the Catholic Church was the favored faith.
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In 1867, the republic was restored and Juárez reelected; he continued to implement his reforms.
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Revolt against Díaz government rule
