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"Literary Club" (Initiation)
Miguel Hidalgo met Ignacio Allende in Dolores; Allende introduced him into a "literary club" whose main purpose was to plan the separation of the New Spain. The members of the club were Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domíngues (La Corregidora), Epigmenio González, Marino Galván, and a couple less important people. This is the first step at fighting for New Spain's independence; they started it all. -
The Discovery (Initiation):
Even though the members of the club were required to keep their mouths shut, Marino Galván (Postal Clerk) told his boss what was occuring. His superior immediately warned the Audiencia about the meetings. So, on September 13, 1810 the Spanish Crown acted on the matter and searched the house of Epigmenio Gonzáles in Querétaro; they found weapons and ammo and arrested Epigmenio. -
The Discovery 2 (Initiation):
Knowing about what happened Doña Josefa gave Ignacio Pérez the task of telling the news to Ignacio Allende and he didn't find him; he gave the news to Juan de Aldama who went out to inform Hidalgo. When he arrived at HIdalgo's household, Allende was also present and they decided to act immediately. This is important because their plans were almost abolished; Spain could have had complete control of Mexico for a much longer period of time. -
Grito de Dolores (Initiation):
Miguel Hidalgo summoned his people to mass early; he iniciated the independence by recruiting his men to fight for the New Spain. They headed to San Miguel took over with ease. This was the first military action that the rebels took for their freedom. -
Approaching Guanajuato (Initiation):
HIdalgo and his men set out for Guanajuato. As a mob, they began to attack the Alhóndiga de Granaditas; they burnt the wooden gate and killed every men that opposed them. These men were lead by Juan José Martinez (Known by his men as el Pípila). -
Battle of Mexico City (Initiation):
By this time, Hidalgo had recruited aound 80 thousand men; he had them marching towards Mexico City. They fought at Monte de las Cruces where they defeated the Spaniards and had them retreat. Instead of continuing to attack, Hidalgo decided to retreat; they could have ended the war right there but his decision prolonged the war for eleven years. -
Accidental Casualty (Initiation):
The rebels began to move toward Guadalajara but the Spanish army caught up with the them; General Féliz Calleja led these operations. Hidalgo and Allende had the upper hand but the Spanish Artilery accidentaly shot down a rebel ammunition cart. Allende and Hidalgo were captured while trying to regroup their men. -
Hidalgo's Excecution (Resistance):
Allende and other leaders with no religious affiliation were executed at the spot. But, Hidalgo got issued a trial; he then was formally decapitated by the Spanish army. Mexico lost their political leaders. -
Congress of Chilpancingo/Constitution of Apatzingán (Consolidation):
Jose María Morelos played a key part in the Congress of Chilpancigo. In addition, Morelos and his men got together to creat the Constitution of Apatzingán. They mapped out Mexico's future including the laws for when they became independent. -
Fugitive Excecution (Consolidation):
After playing a part in the congress of Chilpancingo, José María Morelos was captured by the Spanish Army. Morelos was excecuted just like Hidalgo and Allende. This is important due to the fact that while Morelos was organizing the constitution the Spanish were getting stronger. -
Plan de Iguala (Consummation):
Vicente Guerrero and Agustín de Iturbide struck up a deal, the Plan de Iguala. The plan constituted of three main guarantees; the Mexican nation would be a constitutional monarchy, Roman Catholisism would remain as powerful, and the creoles and peninsulares would be treated equally. The "Ejercito de las Tres Garantías" defended the Plan. -
New Emperor (Consummation):
After eleven years of constant war, Iturbide's entry to Mexico City proclaimed the start of an independent Mexico. This happened after Iturbide and his men signed the Treaty of Córdoba that established Mexico's separation from Spain. This is one of the most important instances of the Independence of Mexico because it marks the day were they truly became independent from the Spanish Crown.
