Conspiracy of the Machetes- Pedro de Portilla was leader. Sought out to kill all Peninsulares. Plan was to free prisoners and capture all of the high officials. Then proclaim Mexico independence. They failed.
Criollos- Europeans born in America.
Peninsulares- Europeans born in Spain.
Gritos de Dolores- Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and men met for a revolt against the colonial government. in 1810 declared independence from the Spanish crown. His army encountered resistance. They were crushed in Mexico. Patriots vs. Royalists.
Mexico was ruled by Spain for the next 10 years until the Royalist general Iturbide changed sides. He became emperor until being overthrown by Santa Anna.
Spain tried to regain Mexico. They failed at the Battle of Tampiaco.
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