The Wars of Independence

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  • The decision to revolt

    The decision to revolt

    The people finally demand their freedom. With Hidalgo on the lead they start the revolt against the government.
  • Hidalgo is targeted for arrest

    Hidalgo is targeted for arrest

    This was the Gachupines' Plan. After knowing that they planned to revolt they wanted to arrest Hidalgo as well as some other rebels.

  • Mexican Independence

    MIguel Hidalgo y Costilla calls natives to rebel against local Dolores spaniards.
  • The Siege of Guanajuato

    The Siege of Guanajuato

    This was a big battle in Guanajuato let by Hidaldo with the insurgentes against the spanish. This was a battle for the mines and the silvir in them.
  • Battle of Monte de las Cruces

    Battle of Monte de las Cruces

    Spanish governmen officials knew that mexicans had something going on, that they wanted a revolution. Monte de las Cruces was were both armies met.
  • Battle of Calderon Bridge

    Battle of Calderon Bridge

    Lead by Hidalgo and Allende, mexican rebels, ran away from the royalist forces and they defend the bridge that leads to Guadalajara.
  • Execution of Miguel Hidalgo

    Execution of Miguel Hidalgo

    Hidalgo was found guilty of treason, after they took him to the Durango Bishop and he was shot by a firing squad.
  • Battle of Temalaca

    Battle of Temalaca

    In this battle Morelos was captured and then executed. This was a battle in which Morelos commanded an army of insurgentes to fight against the crown.
  • Plan de Iguala

    Plan de Iguala

    Agustin de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero were the masterminds of the plan. This was a plan to convert Mexico into a constitutional monarchy.