Mexico's History By MitchellM Period: Jan 1, 1517 to Jan 1, 1850 Mexico's HIstory Jan 1, 1519 Hernando Cortes lands in Mexico from Spain Oct 4, 1519 Cortes befriends the Aztecs and then eventually defeats them Jan 1, 1521 Cortes claims the area of Mexico for Spain Sep 16, 1810 Mexican Patriots declare independence against Spain Oct 4, 1821 War for Independence ended in 1821 -Mexico won Oct 4, 1821 Created the first Mexican Empire with Agustin as emperor Oct 4, 1824 Mexico expanse to the north and tells people to come live there Oct 4, 1824 Americans came to settle in the northern Mexico regions had agreed to become a Mexican citizen Oct 4, 1824 They had differnt languages and slavery wasn't allowed Oct 5, 1835 Texas decides to break away from Mexico-War for Texas Independence begins Oct 5, 1835 The Battle of the Alamo Oct 5, 1836 The War for Texas's Independence ends Oct 5, 1845 Texas dediced to join the United States breaking friendly ties with mexico Oct 5, 1845 General Taylor moves into Mexican land near the Rio Grande Oct 5, 1845 The Mexican American War starts Oct 5, 1847 The Treaty of Guadalalupe Hidalgo was signed Oct 5, 1847 Mexico surrenders in Mexico City Oct 5, 1847 The treaty gave the U.S 1/3 of all their territory included (Texas,California,Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizonia, Wyoming, and Colodrado Oct 5, 1847 The treaty also stated that the U.S must pay $15 million Oct 5, 1847 Due to the war Santa Anna was thrown from power Oct 5, 1848 General Taylor used his fame as a war hero to win presidency