HISTORIC TIMELINE
1521Spanish Colonization Begins
Spanish forces defeated the Aztec Empire, establishing New Spain.
1810Mexican War of Independence Starts
The conflict began, leading to the end of Spanish rule in Mexico.
1821Mexican War of Independence Ends
The war concluded with the creation of the First Mexican Empire.
1848Mexican-American War Ends
Mexico lost nearly half its territory to the United States.
1857Constitution of 1857
Liberal reforms in the constitution led to civil war and foreign intervention.
1867End of Second Mexican Empire
Emperor Maximilian I was overthrown by Republican forces.
1910Mexican Revolution Begins
The revolution aimed at overthrowing the long dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz.
1920Mexican Revolution Ends
The revolution concluded, leading to the adoption of the 1917 Constitution.
1994NAFTA Signed
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed, promoting trade with the US and Canada.