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People in Mexico wanted to cut ties with Spain.
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Hildogo rang the church bells in the town of Dolores, summoning the men from the feilds and nearby market.
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The rebels marched to Guanajuato and ransacked the entire city leaving nothing of importance.
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A ragged and undiciplined but massive army under the command of Father Miguel Hildago, and Ignacio made its way towards Mexico City.
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Hidalgo stayed in Guanajuato, fleeing from Calleja's mighty and royalist army.
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Within 9 months, all of the rebel leaders died.