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Mexican independence
Social and political process that destroyed the Spanish domain, and then we became a free nation. Without this Mexico could still be a dependent country of Spain. -
Creation of Sentimientos de la Nación
Is a document that was exposed by José María Morelos y Pavón in Chilpancingo, this document is important because it gives freedom to Mexico, this document contributed to the Independence War with USA -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The treaty established that Mexico ceded almost half of its territory to Americans, including the states of California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas, and parts of Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Oklahoma.
We lost almost half of our territory, but now we are able to see that we have already lost a part of us and will not happen again because now we are stronger. -
Mexican National Anthem
The Mexican National Anthem was writen by poet Francisco Gonzalez Bocanegra and musician Jaime Nuno. It was declared the National Anthem on February 9,1854, after a national contest was launched to find an anthem for our country. It was first performed on September 15, 1854, for the Fiestas Patrias, or Independence Fiesta. -
Mexican Republic Consolidation
Liberals vs Conservatives. Liberals won the "war" and with they expropriate the goods of the clergy. This makes us mexicans because we obtain freedom and private property. Autor: José clemente Orozco Fecha de realización: 1948 Mural: Reforma y la caída del imperio. -
porfiriato
The "porfiriato" is a long period of time in which Porfirio Díaz governed for 30 years and transformed Mexico making a growth in the economy and modernizing the country Favoring foreign investment and the industry.
In this period of time Porfirio improved our life styles and make a better country.
Boari, A. (1904). Palacio de Bellas Artes. [figura]. Recuperado de http://www.obrasweb.mx/arquitectura/2012/11/12/la-herencia-arquitectonica-del-general-porfirio-diaz Wikipedia/Daniel Manrique. -
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution started in 1910, with the call to national rebellion against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz convened by Francisco I. Madero. However, the oppressed social classes, especially the peasants, also demanded a series of economic and social reforms that the affluent sectors were unwilling to accept.
Flores, P. (1910). Mujeres Patriotas [ilustración]. Recuperado de https://www.belelu.com/2013/11/las-mujeres-de-la-revolucion-mexicana/
Now we are free of reelection&dictatorships -
"La decena Trágica"
Armed movement to overthrow Francisco I. Madero of the Mexican Presidency. 9-18
Because its part of our history and without this event the history of mexico would have been different and and even more complicated. -
Freedom of President Elections
When Francisco I. Madero decides to face the Porfirio Díaz Government. With a campaign that used the slogan of "Sufragio Efectivo, no reelección. With this campaign he won and with this give to the mexicans the opportunity to choose their presidents.
Autor: Juan O’Gorman Fecha de realización: 1969 Mural: Sufragio Efectivo, No Reelección. -
1917 constitution
The 1917 Constitution is a contribution of the Mexican legal tradition to universal constitutionalism, improved and has 136 articles and 19 transitory articles.
Its the way that Mexico rule and give us a decent lifestyle that help us reach peace in the country.
Carranza, V.(1917)Constitución política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. [Ilustración]Recuperado de http://culturacolectiva.com/la-constitucion-de-1917-un-documento-historico-que-sigue-vivo/ -
Mexican Muralism
Mexican muralism was the promotion of mural painting starting in the 1920s, generally with social and political messages as part of efforts to reunify the country under the post Mexican Revolution government. It was headed by “the big three” painters, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros. From the 1920s to about 1970s a large number of murals with nationalistic, social and political messages were created on public buildings. -
Cristera War
Plutarco Elías Calles promulgates the "law of Calles" that limited the power of the catholic religion and with that it opened the door to religious freedom. -
The oil expropriation of March 1938
The oil expropriation of March 1938, the President Lázaro Cárdenas announced the expropriation of oil, because the oil was extracted by foreign companies 17. This marked a change in the history of Mexico and in the way of managing this natural resource -
North American Free Trade Agreement.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement signed by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trade bloc in North America. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994. -
July of 1953 was the first time that women voted in a federal election.
Women have the right to vote in 1937, Lázaro Cárdenas sent an initiative to allow women's suffrage in the country, but was not accepted because it was considered that the priests could influence women to vote for their candidates elected. -
Foundation of Nacional Museum of Anthropology
The National Museum of Anthropology is created to show the history of Mexico.
This identifies us as Mexicans because it shows relics that show the cultural richness that exists here. -
Mexican Flag Adaptation.
The flag is an important element for the distinction of our nation, since the three colors represent the blood of our heroes, the country and freedom. Created by Antonio Gomez and modified by Francisco Eppens Helguera in 1969. -
Mexico City Earthquake
Mexico is in financial crisis. On September 19, 1985, an earthquake in Mexico City kills nearly 10,000 people and causes heavy damage. -
Crisis 1994-1995
The first action of the government of Ernesto Zedillo was to devalue the currency and the peso lost half of their value, the Mexican financial system went into crisis -
PAN won the elections
Vicente Fox, of the opposition Partido de Acción Nacional (PAN) wins election to the Mexican presidency, ending more than 70 years of PRI rule. Parliamentary elections also see the PAN emerge victorious, beating the PRI by a slight margin.
