Mexico Timeline

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  • Spain conquers Mexico

    Spain conquers Mexico

    Spain conquers the rest of Mexico and Spanish settlers arrive. Mexico is part of the colony of New Spain.
  • War of Independence begins

    War of Independence begins

    The Mexican War of Independence begins led by Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo.
  • Miguel Hidalgo is executed by the Spanish.

    Miguel Hidalgo is executed by the Spanish.

  • The War of Independence ends

    The War of Independence ends

    The War of Independence ends and Mexico declares its independence on September 27th.
  • Agustin de Iturbide is declared the first Emperor of Mexico.

    Agustin de Iturbide is declared the first Emperor of Mexico.

  • Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic.

    Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic.

  • Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic.

    Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic.

  • Santa Anna becomes president for the first time.

    Santa Anna becomes president for the first time.

  • The Texas Revolution begins.

    The Texas Revolution begins.

  • The Mexican-American War begins.

    The Mexican-American War begins.

  • The United States Army occupies Mexico City.

    The United States Army occupies Mexico City.

  • Mexico sells portions of New Mexico

    Mexico sells portions of New Mexico

  • Santa Anna is exiled from Mexico.

    Santa Anna is exiled from Mexico.

  • The French invade Mexico

    The French invade Mexico

  • Benito Jaurez expels the French and becomes president.

    Benito Jaurez expels the French and becomes president.

  • The Mexican Revolution begins led by Emiliano Zapata.

    The Mexican Revolution begins led by Emiliano Zapata.

  • Porfirio Díaz

    Porfirio Díaz

    President Porfirio Diaz, who ruled as dictator for 35 years, is overthrown and replaced with revolutionary Francisco Madero.
  • The Mexican Constitution is adopted.

    The Mexican Constitution is adopted.

  • The Summer Olympics are held in Mexico City.

    The Summer Olympics are held in Mexico City.

  • Vicente Fox is elected president.

    Vicente Fox is elected president.

  • Andrés Manuel López Obrador

    Andrés Manuel López Obrador

    Left-wing former mayor of Mexico City, Andres Manuel López Obrador, is inaugurated president after winning an overwhelming victory in the July presidential election.