Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Catholic priest who declared war against the French colonists in 1811 but was later captured and executed, with his body hung in display. The Mexican War of Independence from 1810 to 1821 saw several key figures and battles work towards independence from Spain, which was recognized in 1821 with the Treaty of Cordoba between Spain and Mexico establishing Mexican independence and the modern Mexican flag.

1. Mexican War of Independence 1810 – 1821By: Tammy Le

2. ; Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Catholic priest. He declared war against the French colonists.

3. In 1811, Costilla was captured and executed. His body was hung in display to scare rebels.

4. In 1819, United States and Spain signed the Adams-Onis Treaty. It gave Florida to the U.S.

5. El Pipila fought in the first Mexican of Independence battle. The concrete on his back served as a shield to protect him from bullets.

7. This monument is a for memorial Jose Maria Morelos was one of the leaders in the Mexican War of Independence

9. The Mexican flag was established in 1821, the year that Mexico gained independence. Two years later, it was officially adopted by Mexico.

10. The Angel of Independence monument. It sits in Mexico City

11. Treaty of Cordoba was signed in 1821. It was an agreement between Spain and Mexico.