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Initiation
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Early Months of 1810
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who was a catholic priest of the city of Dolores, Guanajuato nowadays called Dolores Hidalgo, in his honor after declaring and giving a start to the Mexican Independence with the “Grito de Dolores” on the September 16, 1810 midnight. -
Revolt Plans are Done
-Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez husband, Miguel Dominguez who was Queretaro´s corregidor at that time was forced to tell on the spanish forces of the supposed revolt of indians and mestizos in search of independence after a priest noticed about the planned attack from the Mestizos and Indians under Hidalgo´s word. -
Declaration of Independence
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla officially declared independence by ringing the bell of the church of Dolores, and begin the journey and war to become free and independent from the Spanish Crown and rule. This event is most commonly known as the “Grito/Cry of Dolores” and is the date nowadays Mexican use to celebrate their independence. -
Battle of Guanajuato
On this date Mexican Insurgents under the orders of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla arrived in the city of Guanajuato and began a revolt against the spaniards who were prepared to defend themselves. -
Batalla de la Cruces
On this date the battle of Monte de Las Cruzes was fought under the command of the priest Miguel Hidalgo and his massive army of the Insurgents and their followers near the city of which is nowadays Toluca, Estado de México. -
Battle of bridge of Calderon
Spanish troops attacked Mexican Independence rebels near the city of Guadalajara in the Calderon Bridge under the command of General Felix Maria Carranza. -
Death of Hidalgo
Manuel Salcedo, governor of Texas captured Independence leaders and sent them to Chihuahua. Among this leaders, Miguel Hidalgo was captured and later killed. -
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Resistance
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Consolidation
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Battle of Temalaca
The battle of Temalca was taken on November 5 of this respective year. The battle was fought by the Mexican rebels who wanted independence from the spanish crown against the spaniards who were loyal to their kingdom and reign over in the new world and in their country. -
Plan de Iguala
Plan de Iguala was proclaimed by Agustin de Iturbide and General Vicente Guerrero on the city of Iguala, Guerrero. -
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Consummation
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End of Independence
The Mexican independence came to an end, with an estimated death rate of more than 1 million people in New Spain territory after 11 years of fighting for liberty and freedom.
