USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On 27 September 1821, the Army of the Three Guarantees entered Mexico City, and the following day Iturbide proclaimed the independence of the Mexican Empire, as New Spain was henceforth to be called.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mexico was greatly influenced by the Spanish way of life and culture. The combining of Indian with Spanish traditions gave birth to a new country. While Mexico remained a colony, rulers that governed Mexico came from mainland Spain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mexico was part of the Spanish empire for three centuries, administered as the Viceroyalty of New Spain. It began its struggle for independence in 1810, instigated by a call to rebellion by the parish priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

Detailed explanation-4: -For 300 years Spain ruled the land until the early 1800s. At that time the local Mexicans revolted against Spanish rule. Father Miguel Hidalgo declared Mexico’s independence with his famous cry of “Viva Mexico". In 1821, Mexico defeated the Spanish and gained full independence.

Detailed explanation-5: -Independent Mexico Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, and September 16 has been the national independence day ever since. The first independence movement was led by radical Roman Catholic Priests, father Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo and by Morelos y Pavon.