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1920 BCE
Mexican Revolution (1920)
1920: The revolution ends, leading to land reforms and the establishment of a more democratic government. -
1910 BCE
Mexican Revolution (1910)
1910: Revolution begins against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz, led by figures like Francisco Madero, Emiliano Zapata, and Pancho Villa. -
1862 BCE
Second French Intervention (1862)
French troops invade Mexico; Mexicans win the Battle of Puebla on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo). -
1848 BCE
Invasion of USA in Mexico (1848)
1848: The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, with Mexico ceding over half its territory (including California and the Southwest) to the U.S. -
1846 BCE
Invasion of USA in Mexico (1846)
1846: War breaks out due to territorial disputes after Texas is annexed by the U.S. -
1839 BCE
Pastry War (1839)
1839: Mexico agrees to pay 600,000 pesos to France, ending the conflict. -
1838 BCE
Pastry War (1838)
1838: French forces invade Mexico, demanding compensation for damages to French citizens (including a pastry chef’s claim). -
1836 BCE
The Separation of Texas (1836)
1836: Texas declares independence after the Battle of San Jacinto, becoming the Republic of Texas. -
1821 BCE
Independence of Mexico (1821)
Mexico gains independence from Spain with the signing of the Treaty of Córdoba, establishing the Mexican Empire. -
1810 BCE
Independence of Mexico (1810)
Miguel Hidalgo initiates the fight for independence with the "Grito de Dolores."