Mexican War of Independence 1810 1821 In the

Mexican War of Independence (1810 -1821)

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

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

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

• 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.

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.

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

Santa Anna (1794 -1876)

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.

• 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.