Independence Facts
Mexico became an independent nation in this year.
1821
What is an Empire?
A government ruled by an emperor.
Mexico struggled because it had very little of this resource.
money
Leaders often disagreed about this: how Mexico should be _____.
governed
A country that is free from control by another nation.
independence
This event ended Spanish rule in Mexico.
Mexican Independence
What is a Federal Republic?
A government where states share power with the national government.
Wars and instability weakened this part of the country.
the economy
Some historians believe these people caused many of Mexico's problems after independence.
the political leaders
A ruler of an empire.
an emperor
This leader became the ruler of the First Mexican Empire.
AgustÃn de Iturbide
What is a Central Republic?
A government where most power belongs to the central government.
Mexico lacked experience in doing this by itself.
self-government
which system worked best for Mexico?
explain yourself
A system of government in which states share power with a national government.
Federal Republi
This was the first type of government Mexico had after independence.
Empire
One of the three systems Mexico tried after independence.
Empire, Federal Republic, and Central Republic
Constant disagreements among leaders caused this.
political instability
Name one problem from the early years of independence that still exists today.
political division, economic inequality, corruption, regional conflicts, etc.
A system of government in which most power belongs to the central government.
Central Republic
Independence brought freedom, but it also brought these new challenges:
economic, political, and social problems
The system that gave states more autonomy and local power.
Federal Republic
This combination made governing Mexico very difficult.
economic problems, political conflicts, and lack of experience governing
Name one problem from the early years of independence that still exists today.
political division, economic inequality, corruption, regional conflicts, etc.
A situation in which leaders or groups disagree and compete for power.
political conflict