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Conspiracy of Queretaro
Allende introduced Hidalgo to Epigmenio, Doña Josefa, Miguel Dominguez, and Marino Galván were organized a “literary club”. In this “club” they discussed the separation of the New Spain from the old, this meeting was held in Queretaro. The date for the uprising was set in December 8, 1810. -
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Initiation Phase
The leader of the first stage was Miguel Hidalgo when he formed the first Mexican army in the Grito de Dolores. -
Treason
After Marino Galván leaked the information to the Spanish government, the fore warned Spanish authorities moved on September 13 to search the house of Epigmenio Gónzalez in Queretaro. They found many weapons and ammunition and ordered the arrest of the owner. -
Grito de Dolores
Juan Aldama arrived in Dolores to inform Hidalgo and Allende of the news of the arrest. Hidalgo rang the church bells of the little church of Dolores and the Grito for independence began. -
The Conquest of Guanajuato
Hidalgo began his approach to Guanajuato joined by hundreds of workers from the surrounding silver mines. The rebels were led by "El Pipila" and set ablaze the wooden gate of the Alhondiga de Granaditas. -
The Battle of Monte de las Curces
The anticipated battle of Monte de las Cruces took place and there Hidalgo proved that sheer numbers overcome a small and disciplined professional army. Hidalgo decided to retreat instead of ending the war in two months. -
The Royalists Troops Fight Back
After taking Guadalajara, the royalists troops from the south caught with the rebels. Under Spanish general Calleja, the insurgent leader were marched in chains to Chihuahua. -
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Consolidation Phase
The second stage began after the execution of Hidalgo. The leader of this stage was Morelos. Morelos organized small but efficient armies and led guerrilla style operations. -
Death of Hidalgo
Hidalgo was captured but because he was a priest he was subject to a trial. He was found guilty of heresy and treason and was executed by a firing squad. -
Congress of Chilpancingo
It was a congress called by Morelos to discuss plans for the nation once the Spaniards were kicked out. There they also came up with the Constitution of Apatzingán. -
Death of Morelos
Morelos was captured, tried for treason and like Hidalgo executed by a firing squad. -
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Resistance Phase
The third stage began after the execution of Morelos. Consisted of the guerrilla attacks of Vicente Guerrero and Guadalupe Victoria, the Spaniards had a really hard time fighting against their guerrilla tactics. -
Plan de Iguala
Iturbide met with Vicente Guerrero in which he proposed to make peace, after many conferences they agreed and made the Plan de Iguala. The Plan de Iguala was placed under the protection of the army of the 3 guarantees and it was placed under Iturbides command. -
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Consummation Stage
The fourth and final stage began in 1821 when Agustin de Iturbide made an alliance and the Plan de Iguala (protected by the army of the 3 guarantees) with Vicente Guerrero. -
Treaty of Córdoba
At the town of Córdoba, Iturbide and O`Donojú affixed their signatures to a treaty that accepted the terms of the Plan de iguala. -
Victory
Iturbides triumphal entry to Mexico City marked the end of a war that lasted 11 years, Mexico was finally independent.
