Mexico

By Garrettthomas25
  • 1427

    Aztecs flourish in Mexico

    Aztecs flourish in Mexico
    The Aztecs ruled around five million people at the height of their empire. This was around 1427.
  • 1519

    Hernan Cortes Arrives in Veracruz

    Hernan Cortes Arrives in Veracruz
    Cortes arrives at Veracruz in 1519. This would be the beginning of the end of the Aztec empire.
  • 1521

    Cortes attacks the Aztecs

    Cortes attacks the Aztecs
    In may of 1521 Cortes and his army attacks the Aztecs and wins. The land was colonized and call Nueva Espana.
  • 1521

    Disease in Mexico

    Disease in Mexico
    The Spaniards brought in diseases that the Indigenous population of Nueva Espana could not fight. (1521-1605)
  • 1574

    Spain controls

    Spain controls
    Spain now controls a huge portion of what was the Aztec empire.

  • Mexico Declares Independence

    Mexico Declares Independence
    On September 16, 1810 Mexico declared independence from Spain.

  • Spain Recognizes Independence

    Spain Recognizes Independence
    Of September 27, 1821 Spain recognized Mexico as its own country. This was eleven years after independence was declared.

  • First President of Mexico is Elected

    First President of Mexico is Elected
    The first president was Venustiano Carranza.

  • Constitution of 1917

    Constitution of 1917
    The constitution that was established set the new rules and guidelines for the country.

  • Current President of Mexico

    Current President of Mexico
    The current president of mexico Enrique Pena Nieto was elected in 2012 an is still serving his country today.