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The French Revolution Begins
The French Revolution all started May 5, 1789 when Estates-General met on May 5, 1789. On July 14, that was when the revolution started to stir up some more. -
Cry of Delores
The Cry of Delores was a cry by Spanish priest Father Miguel Hidalgo and Costilla. The Cry was: "
Mexicans!
Long live the heroes that gave us the Fatherland!
Long live Hidalgo!
Long live Morelos!
Long live Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez!
Long live Allende!
Long live Aldama and Matamoros!
Long live National Independence!
Long Live Mexico! Long Live Mexico!" -
Battle of Medina
It was fought for four hours, rebels of course, trying to attack the royalists of Spain. The attack was planned to ambush a group of the royalists, but then turned quickly into a battle. In the end the Republicans/rebels fled in disorder. -
Mexico Gains Independence
This is like the "4th of July" but for Mexico -
The Constittution of 1824
The Constittution of 1824 stated things like:
"1. The Mexican Nation is forever free and independent of the Spanish government, and every other power."