- Both Mexico and the United States gained their independence from colonial powers. Mexico gained its independence from Spain while the United States gained its independence from Great Britain.
- Both Mexico and the United States fought wars of independence. The Mexican War of Independence lasted from 1810 to 1821, while the American Revolutionary War lasted from 1775 to 1783.
- Both Mexico and the United States created new governments after their wars of independence. Mexico adopted a republican form of government, while the United States adopted a federal republic.
- Both Mexico and the United States faced challenges after their wars of independence. Mexico faced political instability and economic problems, while the United States faced the challenge of uniting the thirteen original colonies.
- Both Mexico and the United States have maintained their independence and have become influential countries in the world. Mexico is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the G20, while the United States is a member of the United Nations, NATO, and the G7.