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The Mexican Wars of Independence

By 17tavitas6852@asfm.mx
  • Period: to

    Mexican Independence

  • Planning

    Planning
    Miguel Hidalgo and Ignacio Allende started planning the independence movement. They met each other and started consipiring against the Spanish
    (initiation)

  • Orders of Arrest

    Orders of Arrest
    Orders were made to arrest Ignacio Allende and Miguel Hidalgo along with other conspiracy members. This is what forced Hidalgo and the others to act quickly to start the Independence movement, in order to not get caught that easily.
    (consolidation)

  • Grito de Dolores

    Grito de Dolores
    This is the date of the famous Grito de Dolores, where Miguel Hidalgo rang the bells of the church in Guananjuato to unite everyone who had the same ideals as him. This is the actual start of the Independence in Mexico, when Hidalgo brought everyone together. (initiation)

  • Sieging of the Granary

    Sieging of the Granary
    Mexicans, with Hidalgo's command sieged the granary in Guanajuato, where all the rich Spaniards were. Hidalgi with his people ended up taking over Guanajuato, the birthplace of the Independence.

  • Monte de las Cruces

    Monte de las Cruces
    Battle of Monte de las Cruces in Ocoyoacac, Mexico State. This battle was of most importance for the Mexicans. 80,000 men were at the control of Hidalgo

  • Spanish Troops Fight Back

    Spanish Troops Fight Back
    Spanish troops took over Guadalajara and force Miguel Hidalgo and Ignacio Allende to retreat, forcing them to be on the run. This caused the Mexcians to lose position and it ended up helping the capture of Miguel Hidalgo and Ignacio Allende.

  • Miguel Hidalgo Killed

    Miguel Hidalgo Killed
    Miguel Hidalgo was executed by the Spanish troops and was later decapitated. His head was then put on a pole to remind the people that treason had a horrible punishment for anybody.

  • José María Morelos Killed

    José María Morelos Killed
    José María Morelos was captured and sent to Mexico City, where he was trialed. Later, he was executed by a firing squad, just like Hidalgo.

  • Plan de Iguala

    Plan de Iguala
    A document presented by Agustin Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero stating the Declaration of Independence of Mexico. In this document, it stated the three guarantees they felt were necessary.
    (consummation)

  • End of the Mexican Independence

    End of the Mexican Independence
    The end of the Mexican War of Independence, the Mexicans achieved their goal. Also, Iturbide entered Mexico City to finalize everything and formaly declare the Indepedence.
    (consummation)