The Four Stages of the Mexican Revolution By Henry, Emma, Shelley, Daysi

Incubation The Criollos, Mexican-born Spanish citizens, began to feel unhappy with how they were treated by the Peninsulares, the Spanish born, and full of Enlightened ideas, resolved to rebel against their rulers. (7) In 1799, an unsuccessful rebellion was waged against Spain. It is known today as the conspiracy of the machetes, because the rebels were too poor for guns (7) 12 years later, in the town of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgo, a catholic priest, spoke to a crowd and encouraged them to revolt. (7) 4 days later, the Siege of Guanajuato occurred, the first battle of the revolution. (7)

Moderate Stage Battle of Calderon River Mexico’s war of independence Hidalgo and other rebel leaders wanted to gain their freedom from Spanish and royalist power (1) The two armies fought to a dead end: the royalists were well trained and armed but were outnumbered by the rebels (1) After about six hours of fighting, a Spanish cannonball hit the rebels and got rid of their guns (1) Hidalgo, Allende and others would escape to the north, with about 1,000 men (2) Hidalgo’s religious power was taken away (2) The church did not like that he went against the monarchy (2) Hidalgo was killed on July 30, 1811

Crisis The revolution really got started in 1813, when Latin America’s declaration of independence was signed in Chilpanco by revolution leaders. (6) Afterwards, major fighting started. In 1815 the Battle of Tezmalaca was fought, however, freedom fighters met defeat when their leader Jose Maria Morelos was captured and killed. (6) Fighting was then carried on by the three caudillos, Guadalupe Vitoria, Vicente Guerro and Francisco Javier Mina. For 6 years, they attacked using guerrilla (hit-and- run) tactics in several areas at once. It seemed to be an effective strategy, though Mina was also captured and killed. (6)

Convalescence Plan of Iguala Made on February 24, Big Goals Religion - make the Roman Catholic the most important religion (3) Independence - free from Spain (3) Unity - bring the people of Mexico together and make it a stronger country Treaty of Cordoba Signed by Juan de O'Donojú and Agustín de Iturbide on August 24, 1821 (4) Agreement that ends the people of Mexico, fighting for their freedom Approves a plan to make Mexico free from Spain and ruled by one king and decision makers Iturbide gains support and becomes Emperor of Mexico on July 22 nd, 1822 (4)

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The Four Stages of the Mexican Revolution By Henry, Emma, Shelley, Daysi