The document summarizes key events in Mexico's fight for independence from Spain between 1808-1821. It describes the invasion of Spain by French troops which led to unrest in Mexican colonies. Conspiracies formed to make war against Spain, led by figures like Morelos, Hidalgo, and Allende. On September 16, 1810, Hidalgo gave the famous Grito de Dolores speech calling for independence. Although Hidalgo was later defeated and killed, the fight continued under leaders like Morelos until 1821 when Iturbide finalized Mexico's independence. Mexico now celebrates 200 years of freedom on Independence Day on September 16th.

1. Lucia Artigas #1
9°-2
15/9/12
Independence Day

2. Before
• Invasion of Madrid in 1808 by French troops, had strong repercussions in various
Spanish colonies because the Spanish kings Charles IV and Ferdinand VII abdicated in
favor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who in turn left the crown of Spain in hands his brother
Joseph Bonaparte. 2
• Conspiracy to make war against the Spanish. The most important was on Queretaro,
were the Corregidor and His wife Josefa Ortis de Dominguez supported the
independence movement. In the Movement participate Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon,
Miguel Hidlago y Costilla & The Military Allende.
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3. El Grito de Dolores
• On September 16th 1810, Hidalgo took to the pulpit in the town of Dolores and made a
shocking announcement: he was taking up arms against the Spanish government and all
were invited to join him. This famous speech became known as el Grito de Dolores.
• Hidalgo, assisted by military man Ignacio Allende & Aldama led his army towards
Mexico City 1

4. After 1,2,3
• 1811- Hidalgo is defeated at the Battle of Calderon Bridge near Gudalajara and
fusilladed by the Spanish.
• His fight for freedom was continued by Morelos ; 1815- Morelos die in hands of the
realistic army [The Spanish]
• 1913 - Agustin de Iturbide [a realistic military that was tired of war and poverty] along
with Vicente Guerrero, ended the war of independence proclaiming El plan de Iguala or
De Las Trees Garantias (Three Guarantees) on February 24 in 1821.
• Ended on September 27, 1821 with the entry of the Army Trigarante to Mexico City.
• The last Viceroy Juan O'Donoju recognized the independence of Mexico and cedes the
government to Iturbide who is elected Emperor of Mexico.
Las Trees Garantias
BanderaTigarante
Religion, Independence & Union 3

5. Acta de Independencia del Imperio Mexicano .
"La Nación Mexicana, que por trescientos años ni ha tenido voluntad propia, ni libre uso
de la voz, sale hoy de la opresión en que ha vivido. Los heroicos esfuerzos de sus hijos
han sido coronados y está consumada la empresa enteramente memorable, que un genio
superior a toda admiración y elogio, amor y gloria de su Patria, principió en Iguala,
prosiguió y llevó a cabo arrollando obstáculos insuperables.“
- Agustín de Iturbide
Emperor of Mexico
Act of Independence of the Mexican Empire.
The Mexican nation, which for three hundred years or had their own volition, or free use of
voice, out today from oppression in which he lived. Heroic efforts of their children have been
crowned and is accomplished entirely memorable company, which a genius above all
admiration and praise, love and glory of their country, began in Iguala, continued and 1
conducted rolling insurmountable obstacles. "

6. El Bicentenario
• In 2010 Mexico fulfilled 200 years of freedom from the Spanish.
At Lincoln
We normaly have…
Flag Salute
Dramas about the independence
People uses hats and mustaches
They usually bring Mariachi
Folkloric dancing
And buñuelos

7. Celebrating the Independence day
• My parents and I for the bridge over the 16 septimbre we like to go ...
• To publitos where we enjoy of the tipical customs.
• The 16 is the birthday of my aunt, So we visit her bring a varity of tipical dishes, eat cake
and share the time with the family.
• Also we go to fairs that are placed around the city with friends to give the shout .
But what we Always do no matter what Is eat typical food And Get Yelled so loudly VIVA
MEXICO!

8. Sites
1. http://www.bicentenario.gob.mx/
2.
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/independenceinmexico/p/Mexico
3. Artigas Ramis- Independence of Mexico – 15/9/12