Mexico

MEXICO TIMELINE

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  • Spain conquers the rest of Mexico and Spanish settlers arrive. Mexico is part of the colony of New Spain.

    Spain conquers the rest of Mexico and Spanish settlers arrive. Mexico is part of the colony of New Spain.

  • The Mexican War of Independence begins led by Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo.

    The Mexican War of Independence begins led by Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo.

  • Miguel Hidalgo is executed by the Spanish.

    Miguel Hidalgo is executed by the Spanish.

  • The War of Independence ends and Mexico declares its independence on September 27th.

    The War of Independence ends and Mexico declares its independence on September 27th.

  • Agustin de Iturbide is declared the first Emperor of Mexico.

    Agustin de Iturbide is declared the first Emperor of Mexico.

  • Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic.

    Guadalupe Victoria takes office as the first President of Mexico. Mexico becomes a republic.

  • Santa Anna becomes president for the first time.

    Santa Anna becomes president for the first time.

  • The Texas Revolution begins.

    The Texas Revolution begins.

  • The Mexican army led by Santa Anna is defeated by the Texans led by Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. Texas declares its independence from Mexico as the Republic of Texas.

    The Mexican army led by Santa Anna is defeated by the Texans led by Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. Texas declares its independence from Mexico as the Republic of Texas.

  • The Mexican-American War begins.

    The Mexican-American War begins.

  • The Mexican-American War ends with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The U.S. gains territory including California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.

    The Mexican-American War ends with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The U.S. gains territory including California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada.

  • Mexico sells portions of New Mexico and Arizona to the United States as part of the Gasden Purchase.

    Mexico sells portions of New Mexico and Arizona to the United States as part of the Gasden Purchase.

  • The French invade Mexico and install Maximilian of Austria as president in 1864.

    The French invade Mexico and install Maximilian of Austria as president in 1864.

  • Benito Jaurez expels the French and becomes president

    Benito Jaurez expels the French and becomes president

  • The Mexican Revolution begins led by Emiliano Zapata.

    The Mexican Revolution begins led by Emiliano Zapata.

  • President Porfirio Diaz, who ruled as dictator for 35 years, is overthrown and replaced with revolutionary Francisco Madero.

    President Porfirio Diaz, who ruled as dictator for 35 years, is overthrown and replaced with revolutionary Francisco Madero.

  • The Mexican Constitution is adopted.

    The Mexican Constitution is adopted.

  • Revolutionary hero and military leader Pancho Villa is assassinated.

    Revolutionary hero and military leader Pancho Villa is assassinated.

  • The National Mexican Party is formed. It will later be named the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). The PRI will rule the Mexican government until the year 2000.

    The National Mexican Party is formed. It will later be named the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). The PRI will rule the Mexican government until the year 2000.

  • Mexico experiences a long period of economic growth.

    Mexico experiences a long period of economic growth.

  • Mexico joins the Allies in World War II declaring war on Germany and Japan

    Mexico joins the Allies in World War II declaring war on Germany and Japan

  • The Summer Olympics are held in Mexico City.

    The Summer Olympics are held in Mexico City.

  • A huge 8.1 level earthquake hits Mexico City. Much of the city is destroyed and over 10,000 people are killed.

    A huge 8.1 level earthquake hits Mexico City. Much of the city is destroyed and over 10,000 people are killed.

  • The North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and the United States is ratified.

    The North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and the United States is ratified.

  • Vicente Fox is elected president. He is the first president not from the PRI party in 71 years.

    Vicente Fox is elected president. He is the first president not from the PRI party in 71 years.