Jan 01general
1810.
What happened in 1810?
The year 1810 saw major revolutionary movements across Latin America that changed the colonial structure in the Americas. In May, the May Revolution began in Buenos Aires, starting Argentina's journey to independence from Spanish rule. At the same time in Mexico, Miguel Hidalgo's Grito de Dolores called for revolt, sparking the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish control. These uprisings marked the start of widespread independence movements that followed throughout Spanish America in the following decades.
Events
14
Births
1
Deaths
4
Era
1810s
Industrial Era
Chronology of 1810
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1810May
05.1810May 25general
July
07.1810Jul 03war
Jul 11war
Jul 23war
Jul 24war
September
09.1810Sep 16war
Grito de Dolores
call to arms triggering the Mexican War of Independence
Sep 28war
October
10.1810November
11.1810December
12.1810End of 1810 Record · 14 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
The year 1810 saw major revolutionary movements across Latin America that changed the colonial structure in the Americas. In May, the May Revolution began in Buenos Aires, starting Argentina's journey to independence from Spanish rule. At the same time in Mexico, Miguel Hidalgo's Grito de Dolores called for revolt, sparking the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish control. These uprisings marked the start of widespread independence movements that followed throughout Spanish America in the following decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in 1810?
In 1810, Latin America was experiencing independence movements. The May Revolution in Argentina and the Grito de Dolores in Mexico were key events that initiated the Mexican War of Independence and helped start the wave of independence across Spanish America during the 1810s.
What was the Grito de Dolores in 1810?
The Grito de Dolores was a call for independence made by Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo on September 16, 1810, in Dolores, Mexico. It signaled the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule.
What was the May Revolution of 1810?
The May Revolution was a series of events in Buenos Aires from May 18-25, 1810, which resulted in the removal of Spanish Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros. This revolution led to the establishment of the first local government in Argentina and marked the country's move toward independence from Spain.
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