Era Overview When Mexico became independent of Spain in 1821, the new nation faced daunting challenges: the country was deeply in debt, Spain had promised to reconquer the territory, and …

This is a timeline of Mexican history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events and improvements in Mexico and its predecessor states.

The Mexican War of Independence (Spanish: Guerra de Independencia de México, 16 September 1810 – 27 September 1821) was an armed conflict and political process resulting in Mexico 's …

The Mexican National Era lasted from 1821 to 1836, and profoundly affected the border regions between the U.S. and Mexico. Explore the historical background of this era, how it affected the...

Learn about Mexico’s response to challenges during the 1820s and early 1830s, including the looming threat of a Spanish invasion, financial debt, and territorial security. Understand the …

During the period of Mexican control of California, the increasing prominence in sea commerce and an expanding migration of Anglo-American settlers into the region had aroused the …

Feb 28, 2015 · During the Mexican American War, United States forces landed in San Francisco and occupied the Presidio in 1846. Two years later, California was transferred by treaty from …

Aug 1, 1998 · The Hidalgo revolt of 1810 marked the commencement of conflicts that brought independence to Mexico in 1821 and then led to a series of revolutionary changes that …

Together these three documents reveal how the Mexican struggle to secure independence from monarchies – from 1810-1824 against Spain, and from 1862-1867 against the French …

Mexico wins its independence from Spain, the Republic of Mexico is formed, and the newly formed government looks for ways to populate Texas and secure its borders.