Creation of the State of Morelos
- When
- 1868–1870
- Where
- Federal Congress; State of Morelos
- Episodes
- 3
The State of Morelos was created in April 1869, separating from the State of Mexico. President Benito Juárez decreed the separation, naming the state after independence hero José María Morelos y Pavón. The federal Congress approved the state in September 1868, and it was officially admitted as Mexico's 27th state on 17 April 1869.
Episodes
- Congressional Approval
The federal Congress approved the creation of the state of Morelos on 21 September 1868, setting the stage for official admission.
- Official Admittance
Morelos was officially admitted as Mexico's 27th state on 17 April 1869, following the congressional approval.
- First Constitution
The first state constitution was finalized in 1870, establishing the legal framework for the new state.
Background and detail
Background. Morelos was part of the large State of Mexico until 1869. President Benito Juárez decreed its territory be separated and named in honor of José María Morelos y Pavón, who defended Cuautla during the War of Independence. The territory had been the Third Military District of the State of Mexico as defined by the Juárez government.
Legislative Process. The federal Congress approved the state of Morelos on 21 September 1868, and this approval preceded the official admittance of Morelos as the country's 27th state on 17 April 1869. The name "Morelos" and the capital "Cuernavaca" were selected by the state's first legislature.
Early Governance. The first state constitution was finalized in 1870. Francisco Leyva Arciniegas became the first Constitutional Governor of Morelos. The state's history from 1869 to 1911 saw seven governors, with Leyva serving from 1869 to 1876.
People involved
- Benito Juárez · President who decreed the separation
- José María Morelos y Pavón · Namesake and independence hero
- Francisco Leyva Arciniegas · First Constitutional Governor
Sources
- Morelos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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