Congress of Chilpancingo

According to historian D. A. Brading, "Creole patriotism, which began as the articulation of the social identity of American Spaniards, was transmuted into the insurgent ideology of Mexican nationalism.

"[1] Ignacio López Rayón assumed leadership of Miguel Hidalgo's remaining forces in Saltillo after receiving news of his capture and fled south towards Zitácuaro where he would meet with José María Morelos.

On September 13, 1813, the Congress, with Morelos present, endorsed Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain,[2] established the Catholic religion and drafted a Constitution, creating the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government.

Morelos was offered the title Generalissimo with the style of address "Your Highness", but he refused these and asked to be called Siervo de la Nación (Servant of the Nation).

On November 6, the deputies to the Congress signed the first legal document where the separation of the New Spain with respect to the Spanish rule is proclaimed.