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| 1810 |
| | | The parish priest of Dolores sparks a rebellion against the Spanish authorities in Mexico with his Grito de Dolores | |
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| 1813 |
| | | Rebels meeting for a conference in Chilpancingo proclaim a short-lived Mexican independence | |
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| 1815 |
| | | The Spanish suppress the independence movement in Mexico with the capture and execution of its leader, Jose Maria Morelos | |
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| 1821 |
| | | A reactionary movement led by Agustín de Iturbide wins new and lasting independence for Mexico | |
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| 1821 |
| | | The Sante Fe Trail, from Missouri to New Mexico, is opened up by the US trader William Becknell | |
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| 1822 |
| | | Agustin de Iturbide declares himself emperor of the new nation of Mexico, as Agustin I | |
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| 1823 |
| | | Guatemala declares independence following the example of neighbouring Mexico | |
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| 1833 |
| | | Antonio López de Santa Anna begins the first of five spells as president of Mexico | |
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| 1836 |
| | | Sam Houston destroys a Mexican army near the San Jacinto river, completing the seizure of Texas from Mexico | |
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| 1843 |
| | | William Hickling Prescott brings the Conquistadors dramatically to life in his 3-volume History of the Conquest of Mexico | |
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