The Four Stages of the Mexican Revolution By

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-andrun) 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, 1821 3 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