1. Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821)

2. In the beginning Miguel Hidalgo, a Catholic priest read the Grito de Dolores, The Grito de Dolores was a movement to: End the Spanish rule in Mexico Give equal rights Sort out land equally

3. War! Revolts break out all across Spanish America. Revolts trigger the near capture of the Mexican capital.

4. But Miguel was defeated at the battle of the bridge of Calderon. He, and his remaining soldiers fled for the boarder. He was captured and held on trail in the state of Coahuila. He was beheaded as a warning for Mexican rebels.

5. After the Father’s death Jose Morelos took control. Under his lead the cities of Oaxaca and Acapulco were won. Also called for the Congress of Chilpancingo to sign the first certified document of independence. After the Solemn Act of the Declaration of Independence of Northern America war broke out for a long period of time. In 1815 Morelos was eventually captured, tried, and executed on charges of treason.

6. The Verge of Independence After Morelos death, fighting continued in bands of guerilla rebels. These bands of war later lead to the Treaty of Cordoba which recognizes Mexico as independent. The treaty was not ratified by the Spanish Cortes.

7. Independence At last! On May 18, 1822 a demonstration lead by the Regiment of Celaya marched through the streets demanding their chief take the throne. The next day Congress declared Iturbide as the emperor of Mexico.

8. Santa Anna (1794-1876)

9. A Long Rule Self called “The Napoleon of The West.” Was against the Mexican Independence, then jumped ships. Santa Anna Was among the first caudillos in Mexico. Rose through the General ranks to become present during his 40 year military career.

10. Santa Anna was president of Mexico 11 non-consecutive terms over 22 years. Santa Anna is responsible for the capture and loss of over a million square miles of the Mexican territory. He fought in more battles then Napoleon and George Washington combined. Starting with the Battle of San Jacinto.