timeline in mexican history

By danielamei123
  • Grito de Dolores

    Grito de Dolores

    Miguel Hidalgo calls for independence from Spain on September 16.
  • Constitution of Apatzingán

    Constitution of Apatzingán

    The first constitutional attempt, influenced by liberal ideas, but never fully implemented.
  • Plan of Iguala

    Plan of Iguala

    Establishes Mexico as an independent constitutional monarchy under Agustín de Iturbide.
  • Independence of Mexico

    Independence of Mexico

    The Treaty of Córdoba is signed on August 24, officially recognizing Mexico’s independence from Spain.
  • Federal Constitution of 1824

    Federal Constitution of 1824

    Establishes Mexico as a federal republic with a presidential system, inspired by the U.S. Constitution.
  • Centralist Constitution (“Las Siete Leyes”)

    Centralist Constitution (“Las Siete Leyes”)

    Replaces federalism with a centralist government, reducing state autonomy.

  • Organic Bases

    Another centralist constitution, attempting to reform the previous system.
  • Liberal Constitution

    Liberal Constitution

    Establishes individual freedoms, secularism, and limits the power of the Church and military.
  • Current Constitution

    Current Constitution

    Created during the Mexican Revolution, it includes social rights, land reform, and labor protections, and remains in effect today.