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Mexico gained independence in the year 1830 from the Spaniards. The country was colonized since 1521 when the people of the Aztec Empire, the former name of Mexico, were defeated and conquered by Spaniards. Spain controlled Mexico for a period of 3 centuries. After that, Mexico was known to other civilizations as the 'New Spain'. The invasion of Spain by Napoleon I led to the Mexican War of independence The invasion led to the opposition of wealthy landowners, political leaders and conservatives in Mexico to the social, economic and political policies implemented by Napoleon I. Hope this helps.

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