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Spain is invaded by France under Napoleon and Joseph Bonaparte is placed as the new monarch. The transition of power created enough chaos for a revolution.

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El Grito de Dolores speech by Miguel Hidalgo successfully rallies the Mexican people.

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Jose Morelos succeeds Miguel Hidalgo as the leader of the revolution.

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The treaty of Cordoba establishes the beginnings of Mexican independence.

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The Mexican royal family is deposed in favor of a democratic goverment.

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The Mexican government under Santa Ana is defeated by Texan rebels which leads to Texas declaring their own independence.

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The Mexican- American war ends with Mexico giving up a large portion of its land and establishes the Rio Grande as the border