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Planning of the Independence & The Peninsular War (Initiation)
In the early months of 1810, and in 1808, King Charles IV and Ferdinand VII abdicated in favor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who gave the crown of Spain to his brother Joseph. Likewise, ideas of an independent Mexico were beginning to emerge through revolutionary leaders and being planned in secret meetings in the New Spain that were commonly held at the house of Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and other important members of the movement. Meanwhile, Miguel Hidalgo was also gathering followers and resources. -
Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and the revelation of the Independence movement (Initiation)
At this time, the meetings of the independence were the members joined to discuss terms of the independence movement were revealed and grabbed the attention of the Spaniards. The husband of Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez thought that he had the duty to report it to Spanish authorities, thus, her wife that disagreed decided to send a messenger to advise Miguel Hidalgo to begin the uprising before the Spaniards arrested them. In this day, some important members were caught and arrested. -
El Grito de Dolores (Initiation)
In this date, Miguel Hidalgo gave his famous speech of “El Grito de Dolores” which marked the beginning of the independence movement and inspired all of his Mestizos, castas and criollos followers. -
The beginning of the Insurgency (Alhondiga de Granaditas & "El Pipila") (Consolidation)
At this time, Hidalgo, along with his army took over the city of Guanajuato which marked the beginning of the insurgency and the first battle, commonly known as the Alhondiga de Granaditas. In addition, it was in this day that “El Pipila” took over the Spanish defense and acted as a true hero and patriot. -
After the seizing of Guanajuato (Consolidation)
At this point in the independence movement, after the victory of Guanajuato, rebels took over Spanish loyalist forces just west of the capital. However, Miguel Hidalgo made a decision that cost his army 11 years of more fighting and guerilla battles, due to his decision to not advance into the city because he thought they were not properly equipped and suited for that situation. -
Hidalgo's army defeated by Spaniards (Consolidation)
By 1811, Hidalgo's army was close in seizing Mexico City, but unfortunately were defeated by the Spanish army in Calderon. From that moment, other members such as Jose Maria Morelos, Vicente Guerrero and Mariano Matamoros all continued the independence movement. -
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon (Resistance)
In this day, Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon carried on as the leader for the rebel army and continued on his journey. -
The battle of Temalac & the Death of Jose Maria Morelos (Resistance)
In this month, Jose Maria Morelos led the battle of Temalac in the early days of November but once again was captured, and executed. His army was defeated, yet there was still hope for the independence, all that had occurred was not yet lost. -
Plan de Iguala (Consummation)
In this memorable day, the “Plan de Iguala” was signed by Juan O’Donoju, who at the time was the viceroy of New Spain. This day was a very special one for the army because it gained the freedom Mexico needed and were able to become an independent country that could rule under their own terms and people. -
Agustin de Iturbide (Consummation)
At last, after 11 years, Mexico gained their independence and Agustin de Iturbide was promised to be the 1st emperor of Mexico.
