Mexican Independence

1810-1824

1808	Napoleonic invasion of Spain
1810	Grito de dolores – Manuel Hidalgo
1813 (Nov.)	1st declaration of independence (José Morales)
1814	Napoleonic defeat in Spain
1815 (Dec.)	Morales captured & executed
1821	Plan of Iguala; independence
1822 (May)	Mexican monarchy: Iturbide
1823 (Mar.)	Iturbide overthrown
1824	Federal republic