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Aug 1, 1521
The Land of Mexico Becomes Property of Spain
Hernán Cortés and his army conquered the Aztec Empire. Under orders from Charles V, the Spanish king at the time, Cortés founded a capital city. It was named Ciudad de Mexico, and a series of viceroys took over the territory, which was dubbed New Spain. -
The Cry of Dolores
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a unconventional but respected Catholic priest issued a passionate rallying display known as the “Cry of Dolores.” This amounted to a declaration of war against the colonial Mexican government. Along with the end of Spanish rule in Mexico, this cry the redistribution of land and racial equality. -
The Treaty of Córdoba Is Signed
The Mexican War of Independence ended. Mexico was established as an independent constitutional monarchy. This monarch was Agustín de Iturbide. -
The First Mexican Republic
Antonio López de Santa Anna and Guadalupe Victoria overthrew the emperor and established the first Mexican Republic. This happened only 18 months after the signing of the Treaty of Córdoba. This was a very big game-changer for Mexico and set up the country for many years to come. -
The Resolution of the French-Mexican War
The Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War. Many Americans believe that annual Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexican independence. It is actually a celebration of this victory.
