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Initiation
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The Beginning
Inspired by French philosophers concepts of equality, liberty and democracy, along with the U.S Independence War. A group of insurgents, the “literary club,” decide to initiate a revolt to seek independence from Spain -
The News is Out
Marino Galván leaked news of the “literary club.” Epigmenio González is arrested by spanish authorities. Josefa immediately informs leaders of this so they act faster on the Independence strike out. -
Grito de Dolores
Father Hidalgo rang the church bells in Dolores, calling for everyone to fight for liberty. This known as the “Grito de Dolores.” Marks the beginning of the Independence War, which would last 10 years. -
Defeat at Guanajuato
Hidalgo begins to approach Guanajuato. Spanish forces under Riaño opened fire and kill hundreds of rebels. Riaño is suddenly shot and dies. To insurgents advantage led by el Pípila, they fire back and eventually take over Guanajuato. -
Monte de las Cruces
Marching towards Mexico City, the army of insurgents led by Hidalgo, encounter battle at Monte de las Cruces, proving that their sheer numbers could overcome a small and disciplined professional army. Spaniards are forced to retreat back into the city -
The ammunition accident
Royalist troops caught up with rebels. Numerical superiority under Hidalgo and Allende, but General Calleja had an admirable army. Plus, Calleja had advantage in a battlefield accident were spanish artillery hit a rebel ammunition wagon resulting in explosion amongst Hidalgo’s army. -
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Consolidation
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Hidalgo's execution
After being subjected to a harsh trial, Hidalgo’s corpse was decapitated by a firing squad. His head was fastened to a pole and displayed in Guanajuato to scare potential rebels in the crowd -
Jose María Morelos' Execution
Jose María Morelos defeated in Tezmalaca. He was tried for treason in Mexico City and then executed. Just like it had happened with Hidalgo before him -
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Resistance
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Consummation
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Plan de Iguala
Plan de Iguala was issued by Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero in Mexico City. The plan agreed to ndependence of Mexico which included 3 guarantees: Mexico to be a constitutional monarchy, led by European prince. Catholic church to be a monopoly and regain all benefits. Creoles and peninsulares would be equal -
End of the Independence War
Marked the end of the eleven year war. Commander-in-chief Iturbide, granted the golden keys to the city with which he promised would be used to lock doors of irreligion, disunion, and despotism and open doors to general happiness.
