Mexican Revoltion 1820-1920

Spain recognizes Mexican independence with the Treaty of Cordoba

General Santa Anna deposes Iturbide, the monarchy fails, and a new constitution creates a federal republic

Texas declared its independence and won it at the Battle of San Jacinto

War between U.S. and Mexico. Four campaigns: Taylor in Northern Mexico, Kearny in New Mexico, naval blockage of both coasts, and Scott’s campaign from Vera Cruz to Mexico City.

The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo reduces Mexico's territory by half, ceding present-day Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, and part of Colorado to the U.S.

Benito Juarez emerged as liberal leader and President.

The French occupy Mexico City and Napoleon III of France appoints Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria as Emperor of Mexico

Juarez regains presidency