Mexico after independence

By Emilio reyna
  • INDEPENDENCE

    INDEPENDENCE

    Mexico gains independence from Spain with the signing of the Treaty of Córdoba.
  • 1ST EMPIRE

    1ST EMPIRE

    First Mexican Empire under Agustín de Iturbide, who is later overthrown.
  • CONSTITUTION

    CONSTITUTION

    Mexico adopts its first constitution, establishing a federal republic.
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    SANTA ANNA

    Political instability with frequent leadership changes, including Antonio López de Santa Anna's multiple presidencies.
  • TEXAS

    TEXAS

    Texas Revolution leads to Texas declaring independence from Mexico.
  • GUADALUPE HIDALGO

    GUADALUPE HIDALGO

    Mexican-American War; Mexico loses almost half its territory to the U.S. in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
  • SENDS LANDS

    SENDS LANDS

    Gadsden Purchase; Mexico sells land to the U.S.
  • LIBERAL CONSTITUTION

    LIBERAL CONSTITUTION

    Liberal Constitution of 1857 is enacted, leading to conflict between conservatives and liberals.
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    CIVIL WAR

    Reform War, a civil war between liberals and conservatives.
  • BATTLE OF PUEBLA

    BATTLE OF PUEBLA

    Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo); Mexico temporarily defeats French forces.
  • French Intervention

    French Intervention

    Emperor Maximilian I is installed by Napoleon III but later executed.
  • Porfiriato

    Porfiriato

    Porfirio Díaz rules with economic modernization but social repression.