Independence of latin america

Defeats the insurgents

1811 BCE

Calleja defeats the insurgents in Puente de Calderón and there is an insurgent rout.

Independence of México

1810 BCE

The Independence of Mexico was a process of political and social revolution, began on September 16, 1810 with the well-known cry of Dolores and the uprising in arms of the indigenous inhabitants

Independence of Mexico

Sep 21, 1809

Diciembre 21 de 1809: Es descubierta la conspiración de Valladolid, Michoacán, que tuvo como líderes al teniente José Mariano Michelena y al capitán José María García Obeso.

Causes of the independence movement in the Spanish colonies

Feb 7, 1810

When in Europe the fire of the Revolution seemed to diminish, an action began in the Spanish colonies of America demanding their independence from Spain.

The beginning of independence

Sep 18, 1810

September 18: First National Board of Government of Chile to begin independence

The insurgents assault the Granaditas alhóndiga

Sep 28, 1810

The insurgents assault the Granaditas alhóndiga. Mayor Juan Antonio Riaño dies and the city is sacked.

Decree for the abolition of slavery

Dec 6, 1810

Diciembre 06 de 1810: Decreto de la abolición de la esclavitud emitido por el padre Hidalgo.

They try to bring down the government

Mar 1, 1811

April 1: Tomás de Figueroa leads a mutiny in order to overthrow the government. His attempt fails and Figueroa is shot.
Deputy elections are held in Santiago.

In a war junta, the insurgents appoint Ignacio López

Mar 16, 1811

In a war junta, the insurgents appoint Ignacio López Rayón, military commander in the absence of the main leaders, they decide to go north.

Hidalgo betrayed by Elizondo

Mar 21, 1811

Hidalgo, Allende, Aldama, Jiménez and Abasolo are betrayed by Elizondo in the Norias de Baján and taken prisoner to Monclova.

The Bravo brothers join Galeana and Morelos.

May 17, 1811

The Bravo brothers join Galeana and Morelos. Among them is the young Nicolás, son of Don Leonardo.

Fuero Fusilados

Jun 26, 1811

Allende, Aldama and Jiménez are shot in Chihuahua.

Executive board

Jul 29, 1811

July 29: The creation of a new Executive Board composed of three men is accepted.
José Miguel Carrera, with the support of Juan Martínez de Rozas and the group of eight hundred, gives a coup and constitutes a new junta.

Appearance of the first issue of La Aurora de Chile

Feb 14, 1812

February 14: Appearance of the first issue of La Aurora de Chile, the first Chilean newspaper.
Poinsett, the American ambassador, writes a draft constitution that presents Carrera.

Ignacio de la Carrera replaces his son José Miguel

Oct 3, 1812

October 3: Ignacio de la Carrera replaces his son José Miguel and takes his position on the board. A constitutional regulation of 27 articles is sanctioned.

Rozas is exiled and goes into exile

Nov 27, 1812

November 27: Rozas is exiled and goes into exile in Mendoza.
The realistic expedition of Antonio Pareja sets sail from Callao.
1813

Conception

Mar 27, 1813

March 27: Couple disembarks in Concepción.
The royalist forces enter Concepción.

Carrera leaves for Talca

Apr 1, 1813

April 1: Carrera leaves for Talca to face the royalists.
First issue of the newspaper El Monitor Araucano.

Battle of Chacabuco

Feb 12, 1817

February 12. Battle of Chacabuco. José de San Martín and Bernardo O'Higgins defeat Rafael Maroto, and reconquer Santiago de Chile. Captain San Bruno, hated head of the talaveras, is captured and shot less than 24 hours later. Bernardo O'Higgins is elected as Supreme Director and his government begins.

Independence of the chile

Apr 24, 1818

Officially, the emancipation of Chile was declared on January 1, 1818 through the Act of Independence of Chile, officially sworn on February 12, 1818. This declaration was recognized by Spain on April 24, 1844..

Independence is signed

Aug 2, 1818

Most historians have concluded that it was signed almost a month after its adoption, on August 2, 1818, and not on July 4, as is generally considered.