Empire Builders: Mexico

The War of Independence

The War of Independence maps the violent struggle by Mexicans to break free, the subsequent loss of almost half of its territory to the U.S., and the decades of instability that followed. Examine the initial uprising led by revolutionary priests Hidalgo and Morelos, and the role played by one of Mexico's most controversial characters, General Antonio López de Santa Ana.

The War of Independence

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The War of Independence maps the violent struggle by Mexicans to break free, the subsequent loss of almost half of its territory to the U.S., and the decades of instability that followed. Examine the initial uprising led by revolutionary priests Hidalgo and Morelos, and the role played by one of Mexico's most controversial characters, General Antonio López de Santa Ana.

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