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The Mexican Independence

  • Discovery of Revolutionary Movement

    On this day the revolutionary movement was discovered, Doña Josfa informed Miguel Hidalgo about this so he could beggin the movement earlier, but Doña Josefas husband was ordeared to immidiatly raid the homes and send the rioters to jail. (Initiation)
  • El Grito de Dolores

    El Grito de Dolores
    This event happened in a town called Dolores. The shout was given by Miguel Hidalgo and Costilla. This shout marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. (Consolidation)
  • Toma de la Alhóndiga de Granaditas

    Toma de la Alhóndiga de Granaditas
    Esto occurio en Guanajuato entre los soldados realistas de la provincia y los insurgentes comandados por Miguel Hidalgo y Allende. Aqui un hombre apodado Pipila se cubre la espalda con una piedra lisa y grande y quema la puerta de el fuerte. Los rebeldes despues entran y matan a los soldados y las familias que se estaban refujiando ahi. (Resistance)
  • Batalla del Monte de las Cruces

    Batalla del Monte de las Cruces
    This was an early war in the Mexican Independence, it was fought between Miguel Hidalgo and Ignacio Allende against the royalist troops. Miguel Hidalgo won the fight but retreated instead of attacking the Capital. (Resistance)
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    Calderon Bridge

    Calleja, Hidalgo and Allende meet outside of Guadalajara. The rebels had Calderon's Bridge fortified, but the war errupted on January 17, 1811. Calleja had 6,000 men against 80,000 of Hidalgo, but they were well trained. The war ended when a cannon of Calleja hit a munition wagon of the rebel. This caused a great explosion and made all the rebels flee. (Resistance)
  • Miguel Hidalgo Dies

    Miguel Hidalgo Dies
    Miguel Hidalgo was taken to the Bishop of Durago, he was found guilty of herasy and treason. He was executed by a firing squad. (Resistance)
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    Battle of Temalaca

    The rebels were lead by Jose Maria Morelos and fought against the Spanish royalist forces lead by Manuel de la Concha. The battle was won the the Spanish royalists. Morelos was captured and executed at the end of the battle. (Resistance)
  • Creation of New Flag

    Creation of New Flag
    A new flag was created with 3 colors. Each color represents something but the meaning have changed over time.
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    End of Independence War

    This was the end of the Mexican Independence war. It was won by the rebels. (Consummation)