The Road to Mexican Independence

Timespan

Period: Jan 1, 1760 to Dec 31, 1789

Treaty of Paris

Jan 1, 1763

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/treatyofparis1763def.htmThe Treaty of Paris ende the French and Indian War. British gained control of the west of the Mississppi River. The French left America. Spain wqas fored to give up Florida.

Marques de Rubi Report

Dec 1, 1765

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_is_marques_de_rubi&altQ=Why_was_Marques_de_Rubi_important_to_texasThe Spanish officer was sent to investigate missions in East Texas after the French had left because of the lose to Great Britan

American Revolution Begins

Apr 19, 1775

http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/american-revolution.html#axzz1cZjgDZtW"The Massachusetts Provincial Congress meets in Concord, Massachusetts with John Hancock and Sam Adams, as the American Revolution looms near."

America Gains Indepence

Jul 4, 1776

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution#SummaryAfter the American Revolution was over the 13 colonies unanimously voted they they would gain independence from Great Britan.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

http://www.gatewayno.com/history/LaPurchase.htmlA treaty signed by France allowing America to purchase Louisiana Territory, more than 2 million square km

Cry of Dolores

Sep 16, 1810

http://www.marktheday.com/nationholidaydates/mex_cryofdolores.aspxIt was a battle cry in the Mexican Independence War, Preist M. Hidalgo declared revolt against Spain.

Battle of Medina

Aug 18, 1813

http://www.tshaonline.org/day-by-day/30779Bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil. It was fought 20 miles south of San Antonio.

James Long

Jan 1, 1817

http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/flo10He was a surgeon after the battle of New Orleans he went to Natchez, Mississppi to practice medicine at Port Gibson