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U.S constitution
Introduced federalism, checks and balances, and individual rights, which influenced later Mexican constitutions. -
French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Inspired ideas of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty. -
Spanish Constitution of Cádiz
Established a constitutional monarchy and limited the power of the Spanish king. It influenced early Mexican liberal thought. -
Constitution of Apatzingán
The first attempt at a Mexican constitution, heavily influenced by the Cádiz Constitution, promoting independence and republican ideals. -
The beginning of Mexican independence
Mexico started to fight for it independence -
Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States
Created a federal republic similar to the U.S. system, dividing powers among branches and states. -
Complains
French citizens in Mexico complain about damages to their businesses, including a French pastry chef who demands compensation. -
The Seven Laws (Constitutional Bases)
Shifted Mexico to a centralist government, reducing state autonomy. -
Demands
France demands 600,000 pesos from Mexico. -
U.S invasion to Mexico
U.S invaded Mexico -
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Agreement between Mexico and U.S that ended war -
Mexican Constitution
Restored federalism, strengthened individual rights, and included secular reforms, influencing the separation of church and state. -
Defeat in war against the U.S
Lead to territorial loss and political instability -
French expedition
An attempt by France, led by Emperor Napoleon III, to establish a European-controlled monarchy in Mexico. -
France invades Mexico.
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Battle of Puebla
Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo). It was a symbol of resistance -
Second empire
France establishes the Second Mexican Empire under Emperor Maximilian I. -
End of french power
Maximilian is executed, ending French rule. -
Porfirio días took control of Mexico
The Porfiriato started characterized by:
Economic modernization (railroads, foreign investment, and industrialization).
Political repression (eliminating opposition and controlling elections).
Land concentration (haciendas expanded, displacing peasants and Indigenous communities). -
The Mexican revolution begins
Mexico started to fight for its freedom -
Plan of San Luis
Francisco I. Madero issues the Plan de San Luis Potosí, calling for an armed revolt against Porfirio Díaz.
• Marks the beginning of the Mexican Revolution (November 20, 1910). -
Plan of Ayala
Emiliano Zapata issues the Plan of Ayala, rejecting Francisco I. Madero’s presidency and calling for land reform.
• It demands land redistribution and supports agrarian rights. -
Plan of Guadalupe
Venustiano Carranza proclaims the Plan of Guadalupe after the assassination of Francisco I. Madero.
• It rejects Victoriano Huerta’s presidency and calls for constitutional restoration. -
Mexican Constitution
Still in force today, it introduced social rights, land reforms, labor laws, and limited foreign influence over resources. It was inspired by socialist, liberal, and revolutionary ideas. -
Plan of Agua Prieta
Álvaro Obregón, Plutarco Elías Calles, and Adolfo de la Huerta issue the Plan of Agua Prieta, rejecting Venustiano Carranza’s government.
• Leads to Carranza’s downfall and Obregón’s presidency.