2) Storehouse for the hormones produced by the hypothalamus of the brain. 3) Produces the hormones that direct the production of the secondary male sex characteristics. 4) Produce steroid hormones and glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. 5) Produces hormones and is considered a neuroendocrine organ. 1.
Following that, during the 16th century, Spain began the conquest of colonisation. Spanish colonies from 14th to 18th century included South and Central America, Mexico, parts of the Caribbean and much of the United States. See image 1.
Declared: September 15, 1810 (from Spain) Won: September 27, 1821 Mexico declared its independence on September 16, 1810, sparking the Mexican War of Independence. Howeverâ¦, the war wasn't over until September 27, 1821. So, Mexico technically didn't gain it's independence until 1821.