Question 1; Discuss at least three reasons why Mexican independence occurred specifically in the first quarter of the 19th century.
Question 1; Discuss at least three reasons why Mexican independence occurred specifically in the first quarter of the 19th century. Several reasons contributed to the Mexican independence revolution of the 19th century, including the roles played by the different groups led by other people. Therefore, we can look into some of them in-depth to appreciate their roles in the shaping of current Mexico. Napoleon’s occupation of Spain. On February 16th, 1808, napoleon invaded Spanish America to send help to the French army occupying Portugal. In the process, napoleon began the peninsular war. They captured Pamplona, Barcelona, and eventually had King Charles iv of Spain renounce his kingship. Later on, they entered Madrid, and Napoleon’s brother Joseph was made king of Spain, sparking even more revolt against the French. Napoleon’s occupancy fueled the need for independence by the Mexicans due to the harsh treatment that was vested on the indigenous Mexicans. The occupancy had created a new political culture that the new nation based its fight for independence. However, it harbored two aspects: politicization and the other one militarization as ways…