Mexican Independence Causes & Effects

New Spain 1519- 1821

Let’s look at the causes Why did Mexicans want to rebel against Spain? Let’s look at the causes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Effects of Mexico’s Independence 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.

1800 1805 1810 1815 1820 Philip Nolan Expedition Father Hidalgo delivers his “Grito de Dolores” Gutierrez-Magee Expedition Battle of Medina James Long invades Texas ? Briefly identify/explain each of the five events listed on the above timeline. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Together, the events listed on the timeline led to what important event in Mexican-Texas history?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________