Mexico By baileys Period: Oct 10, 1510 to Oct 10, 1994 Mexico Oct 10, 1519 Mexico is inhabited by several indigenous cultures including the Azteces,Mayans,Olmecs,and the Toltecs Nov 10, 1519 Spanish conquistadores arrive in Mexico Oct 10, 1520 The Spanish regroup and begin to take Tenochitlan Oct 11, 1521 The Aztecs finally surrender to the Spaniards when their new laeder Cauhtemoc is captured. Oct 11, 1523 The first university in mainland America opens in Mexico City. Oct 11, 1551 The first school for the indigenous population was opened Oct 11, 1810 Mexico's War of Independence begins on September 16 Oct 11, 1821 Mexico wins independence from Spain Oct 11, 1836 Texas declares independence from Mexico Oct 11, 1847 Mexico loses the war with the U.S of its original territory to the U.S Oct 11, 1867 Benito Juarez re-establish the republic after Mexico Oct 11, 1910 The Mexican Revolution begins. Oct 11, 1994 Mexico enters the North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA)