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The Declaration of Independence 13 Colonies
The United States of America gained independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. This day is celebrated annually as Independence Day, or the Fourth of July. -
French Revolution
The French Revolution was a political and social process that took place in France between 1789 and 1799. It was a period of great social and political upheaval that marked a crucial point in the history of France and the Western world. -
Separation of Texas
Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836, and was later annexed by the United States in 1845. The United States Constitution prohibits states from dividing into smaller states without congressional approval. -
Constitution of Apatzingan
This constitution was promulgated by the Congress of Anáhuac, on October 22, 1814, in Apatzingán, Michoacán and is also known as “The freedom of Mexican America.” -
Pastry War
The problem was a consequence of the complicated relations that the governments of both countries had been maintaining chronically throughout that decade, because of France's commercial ambitions. -
Treaty of Miramar
The Treaty of Miramar, also known as the Convention of Miramar, was signed on April 10, 1864 between France and Mexico. The treaty was signed in the Palace of Miramar. -
Plan de San Luis
Opposition to the reelection of Porfirio Díaz and the electoral fraud of 1910 -
Plan de Ayala
Madero's betrayal of the promises of agrarian reform. -
Plan de Guadalupe
Victoriano Huerta's coup d'état and Madero's assassination. -
Mexican Constitution
In the United Mexican States all people will enjoy the human rights recognized in this Constitution and in the treaties. -
Plan de Agua Prieta
Rejection of Carranza's reelection and his attempt to impose Ignacio Bonillas as his successor.