timeline in mexican history

By danielamei123

  • Grito de Dolores

    Grito de Dolores
    Miguel Hidalgo calls for independence from Spain on September 16.

  • Constitution of Apatzingán

    Constitution of Apatzingán
    The first constitutional attempt, influenced by liberal ideas, but never fully implemented.

  • Plan of Iguala

    Plan of Iguala
    Establishes Mexico as an independent constitutional monarchy under Agustín de Iturbide.

  • Independence of Mexico

    Independence of Mexico
    The Treaty of Córdoba is signed on August 24, officially recognizing Mexico’s independence from Spain.

  • Federal Constitution of 1824

    Federal Constitution of 1824
    Establishes Mexico as a federal republic with a presidential system, inspired by the U.S. Constitution.

  • Centralist Constitution (“Las Siete Leyes”)

    Centralist Constitution (“Las Siete Leyes”)
    Replaces federalism with a centralist government, reducing state autonomy.

  • Organic Bases

    Another centralist constitution, attempting to reform the previous system.

  • Liberal Constitution

    Liberal Constitution
    Establishes individual freedoms, secularism, and limits the power of the Church and military.

  • Current Constitution

    Current Constitution
    Created during the Mexican Revolution, it includes social rights, land reform, and labor protections, and remains in effect today.