Mexican Independence Causes Effects New Spain 1519 1821

Mexican Independence Causes & Effects

New Spain 1519 - 1821

Why did Mexicans want to rebel against Spain? Lets look at the causes

Causes of Mexico’s Independence Ø Economic & social divisions between the rich & poor in New Spain.

Social Structure Spaniards= from Spain 1 2 Creoles- Spaniards that were born in Mexico 4 3 Mestizos- mixed blood Indios- natives

Causes of Mexico’s Independence Ø The American Revolution (& other Latin American revolutions give Mexicans successful examples to follow. American Revolution 1776 - 1783

Causes of Mexico’s Independence Ø Father Miguel Hidalgo called for an end to Spanish rule when he delivered his- “Grito de Dolores. ”

What Happened after Mexico got independence? These are the Effects of Mexican Independence

Effects of Mexico’s Independence ØMexico becomes an independent, but unstable, republic. * Republic- ruled without a monarch; power to elect officials belongs to the people. MEXICO

Effects of Mexico’s Independence ØMexico had a ruined economy and drained resources (used up).

Effects of Mexico’s Independence Ø Tejano population in Texas was greatly decreased (Most fled or were killed during the war with Spain)

Effects of Mexico’s Independence Ø Mexican government made more of an effort to colonize Texas with immigrants from Europe & the U. S. I love Texas! I miss my friends back in the U. S.

Effects of Mexico’s Independence Ø As a result of increased immigration to Texas, relations with Indians went bad = more Indian attacks on settlers.

• More settlers came to Texas = more Indian attacks.

Father Hidalgo 2. delivers his “Grito Summary de Dolores” 3. 1. Philip Nolan 6. ? Gutierrez. Magee Expedition 4. Battle of Expedition 5. James Long invades Texas Medina 1800 1805 1810 1815 1820 - Briefly identify/explain each of the five events listed on the above timeline. 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________3. _ ___________________________________________4. __ ___________________________________________5. ____________________________________________ - 6. Together, the events listed on the timeline led to what important event in Mexican-Texas history? _______________________________________