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Timeline
1000
B
.
C
.
The Olmec civilization becomes a leader in development of
writing, numbering, and astronomy.
400
B
.
C
.
Olmec civilization disappears.
150
B
.
C
.
Teotihuacán is built.
A
.
D
. 750
Teotihuacán is abandoned.
300-900
Peak cultural growth of the Maya.
900-1200
Toltecs control much of Mexico.
1200
Aztecs begin to conquer other tribes for control of Mexico.
1325
Aztecs build Tenochtitlán.
1500
Aztecs control all land in central Mexico.
1517
Córdoba and Grijalva explore the coast of Mexico.
1521
Spanish take control of Mexico.
1810
Grito de Dolores calls for Mexico’s independence from Spain.
1821
The Treaty of Córdoba grants Mexico its independence.
1810–1821
Mexican War of Independence is fought against Spain.
1862
France invades Mexico.
1867
Benito Juárez triumphs over the French, executes the Emperor
Maximilian, and resumes his presidency.
1876
Porfirio Díaz begins his period of dictatorship.
1910
The Mexican Revolution begins.
1921
The end of the Revolution and the beginning of modern-day
Mexico.
Mexican Facts and Figures
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