Mexico fighting for independents-The Beginning
Dates back to decades after the Spanish conquest at the Aztec empire, when Martin Cortes ( so of Herman Cortes)
Led a revolt against the Spanish colonial government in order to climate privileges for the conquistadors.
Conspiracy of the Machetes- Pedro de la Portola was the leader. In 1799 he arranged a meeting with about twenty other powerless youths. The meeting discussed the situation that Crillious found themselves in, in relation to Pennilares.
Plan to free prisoners and with them storm victors and capture high officials and funds. This planned Failed.
Patriots-
-Mexico Insurgents
-Europeans and Volunteers after 1819
-Mexican Ex- Royalist
-Army of the Three Guarantees
Royalist-
-Spanish Royalist before 1821
-Mexican Royalist.
Continued- October 30 Megal Hidalgos army ran into Spanish resistance.
The Next 10 years, The Mexicans were being held in check by the Spanish
Mexico was about to give up.
Spain surrendered and lost credit from not being able to take back mexico.
First mexican empire was established
Spain lost mexico and lost respect around the world.
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