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1750-1900
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Fight for Mexican Independance Begins
Miguel Hidalgo leads over a thousand men to Mexico city to revolt against the Spanish. The revolt fails, but it inspired an uprising. Soon more battles ensued and there were many deaths.(Picture Source-http://www.biography.com/people/miguel-hidalgo-y-costilla-38601) -
Plan of iguala.
The Plan of Iguala is signed and Mexico is established as a nation. iturbide becomes Emporer Iturbide I of Mexico. General Augustin de Iturbide is the original singer of the plan. (Picture Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agust%C3%ADn_de_Iturbide) -
Mexico gains Independance!
The Mexican War of Independance lasted eleven years and finally ended in a victory. The Treaty of Cordoba was signed effectively ending Spanish rule in Mexico. (Picture Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_C%C3%B3rdoba) -
Abolishment of Slavery
Beginning in 1810, calls for the end of slavery in Mexico were made loud and clear. In 1829, President Guerrero signed decree abolishing slavery permanently, even though the slave trade hadn't been very active since the 1700s.(Picture Source-http://www.anti-slaverysociety.addr.com/hmx-mexico.htm) -
Texas breaks off.
Texas citizens are unhappy with Mexican rule so they become the Reupublic of Texas. Mexico lost a lot of its land and population.(Picture Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Texas) -
Mexican-American War
After the United States annexes Texas, Mexico becomes angry and war between the nations begins. There are four campigns during the war. It ends in Mexican defeat.(Picture Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican-American_War) -
End of Mexican-American War
The Treay of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the war. Mexico is forced to give up a lot of land in exchange for fifteen million dollars.(Picture Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Guadalupe_Hidalgo) -
A new mexican constitution.
A new constitution is formed, which started a three-year civil war in which the liberals won. Benito Juarez becomes President of Mexico. (Picture Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1857_Constitution_of_Mexico) -
War of Reform
The War of Reform starts after the new constitution is formed. Liberals and Conservatives fight a very bloody war. The liberal ideas end up victorious in Mexico.(Picture Source-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mexico#The_colonial_period_.281650.E2.80.931810.29) -
Industrial Age
Documentary of Porfirio DiazPorfirio Diaz elected president. During his thirty-three year presidency he brought about the industrial age for mexico, starting public works projects, and taking away many freedoms to keep rebels and uprisings down.
