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Foreign Invasions and Occupations
These events fostered a spirit of resistance among the local inhabitants, contributing to the development of a sense of identity and the perception that they could defend themselves against external forces -
Social and Racial Inequalities
The struggle for independence in Mexico incorporated the demand for social equality and the abolition of slavery, seeking to overcome existing social and racial divisions. -
Bourbon Reforms
The Bourbon reforms contributed to the formation of a political and social consciousness, serving as a catalyst for the search for autonomy and resistance against colonial rule. -
Tension with US
Development of tensions between the American colonies and European colonial powers, especially in the wake of conflicts such as the Seven Years' War. -
Influence of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution
These ideals inspired Mexican independence leaders, such as Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos, who embraced principles of equality, freedom, and justice in their struggle for independence. -
Conspiracies and pre-independence movements
These conspiratorial movements prepared the ground for the outbreak of the struggle for independence, providing an organizational framework and an initial impetus to the independence cause. -
Napoleonic invasion of Spain
Creating a power vacuum that leads to the formation of governing boards in Latin America. -
Mexican independence
Collaboration between criollos, mestizos, indigenous peoples, and other social groups in the struggle for independence. -
Unification in the seizure of power
Formation of boards and congresses where different sectors of society participate in discussions and decision-making -
Start of idependence
Seeking international support. Alliances with other countries and political leaders who also sought independence from colonial empires. -
Growing up together
in the 1820´s and 1830´s there was a lot of efforts to build a unified national identity, encouraging education, the promotion of local culture, and the creation of national symbols. -
Less racism
Significant changes in the situation of ethnic groups, such as the abolition of slavery and the active participation of indigenous communities in the construction of new nations. -
Power problems
Internal challenges in the consolidation of independence. Conflicts between local leaders and questions about the structure of new states.