Mexican Independence

Spain Confiscates church assets

Period: 1804 to 1804

This move would push Hidalgo to begin his revolt and cause many people living in Mexico to dislike the royal rule.

Hidalgo gives his speech

Sep 16, 1810

Hidalgo gives hid impassioned speech and rings his church bells. exclaiming long live the religion and death to the bad government! Page 117

Casas Revolt

Jan 21, 1811

This event was one of the first revolts against Spanish rule and was incredibly influential down the line. Page 118

Hidalgo's execution

Mar 21, 1811

Hidalgo was captured due to him attempting to recruit U.S. support. shortly after this he was captured by the royalist and executed. Page 119

Transfer of leadership

Mar 21, 1811

Jose Maria Morelos, who was a mestizo and brought stills to the movement for Mexican independence after Hidalgos execution. Page 119

Battle of Medina

Aug 13, 1813

Arredondo's royalist army fought Toledo's 1,400 man republican army of the north a few miles south of the Medina River. Page 122

Father Morles takes over the Independence movement

Nov 14, 1815

Organized a large portion of southern Mexico city and had congress formally declare Mexico Independence

Father Morelos Execution

Nov 15, 1815

Morelos was captured after not receive support from enough criollos, and executed shortly after Page 122

Spain sells Florida

Period: Feb 1, 1819 to Feb 28, 1819

Spain sold the territory of Florida to the United States. This plays a major part in Spain's attempt to leave the new world, they were beginning to realize they were losing a hold on the new world. Page 128

Mexican Independence!

Feb 24, 1821

Mexican is finally royalist free, and becomes its own independent country. Page 129