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Mexico's independence would mean a huge loss on investment, power and prestige. Mexico alone was the largest source of silver for the Spanish Empire, producing 24 million pesos (US$ 388 million at current prices) annually, giving enough incentive to keep it as an overseas colony. Even after Mexico won its independence war against Spain in 1821, it wasn't until 1836 that Spain finally accepted its independence and ceased any attempt on retaking Mexico, as well as the rest of its territories in the Americas, save Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 6y agoMexico's independence would mean a huge loss on investment, power and prestige. Mexico alone was the largest source of silver for the Spanish Empire, producing 24 million pesos (US$ 388 million at current prices) annually, giving enough incentive to keep it as an overseas colony. Even after Mexico won its independence war against Spain in 1821, it wasn't until 1836 that Spain finally accepted its independence and ceased any attempt on retaking Mexico, as well as the rest of its territories in the Americas, save Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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∙ 6y agoMexico's independence would mean a huge loss on investment, power and prestige. Mexico alone was the largest source of silver for the Spanish Empire, producing 24 million pesos (US$ 388 million at current prices) annually, giving enough incentive to keep it as an overseas colony. Even after Mexico won its independence war against Spain in 1821, it wasn't until 1836 that Spain finally accepted its independence and ceased any attempt on retaking Mexico, as well as the rest of its territories in the Americas, save Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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∙ 9y agoMexico had silver mines and a large economy which helped to supplement the Spanish domestic economy. As a result, Spain wanted to continue to control the territory.
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Briefly summarize Mexico's history in the first century after gaining independence from Spain?
Mexico was an independent monarchy governed by a transplanted King Ferdinand, Bourbon prince, or some conservative European prince, and the Roman Catholic Church would retain its privileges and religious monopoly.
What would have happened if the Spanish won the Spanish American War?
If the Spanish won the Spanish American war, Cubans would not be independent and they would still be part of Spain.
What do you think might have happened if Spain had sent an army to regain control of Mexico in the late 1820s?
Well it did, and failed: The general of such army, Spanish nobleman Agustin the Iturbide, betrayed Spain in exchange for the throne of Mexico once it became independent. He then rose as Agustin I of the Mexican Empire (1822-1823), until Mexico became a Republic and he was ousted and exiled. He later tried to return, but was captured and executed by firing squad on July 19, 1824.However, in the very unlikely event that Mexico didn't gain its independence (it did because Spain was already a falling empire), the worst case scenario would have been the eventual clash between American and Spanish forces, destroying the thirteen original colonies and turning them into a Spanish viceroyalty.
Which European nation intially had the most success establishing colonies in the Americas?
Spain, France, and England were Eurpoean nations that were the most successful Your Welcome!!!! I would hardly call it a honor or success.
How did the Mexican Revolution affect Texans along the border?
Mexico allowed a large population of American people to settle in Texas to increase commerce and relations with the American government. However years later Mexico wanted to tax them, and the Texans disagreed. Then Mexico wanted to overthrow them from their lands. They never expected such a big mass of people would had of settled those areas so quickly. That led to Texas becoming an independent nation and Mexico fight a war against them. This events then lead to the Battle at the Alamo and Santa Ana selling the lands.
How old is Mexico for real?
It depends on your definition of 'old'. If you mean when was Mexico founded as a modern, independent nation, it became independent on September 27, 1821 after a bloody war against Spain. That would make Mexico 201 years old.
Who did Mexico win its Independence from?
Mexico declared its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810. After a long and bloody military conflict, it became fully independent on September 27, 1821. Spain would not recognize Mexico's independence until 1835.
How many years would it take to get from Spain to Mexico?
It would take 1 year and a half to get from Spain to Mexico in history.
Would you allow Mexico to gain independence?
Mexico is an independent nation
What if Mexico won in the Texas revolution?
If Mexico had won then we would not be independent and be part of Mexico
Who is a famous priest in Mexico?
Miguel Hidalgo (1753 - 1811) would qualify as such, as he started the revolt that would eventually become the War of Independence against Spain (1810 - 1821). He is regarded in Mexico as the "father of the nation".
Which came first Mexican independence against Spain or France?
Mexican independence, of course. Otherwise, Mexico would speak French or it would have been a direct conflict between Spain and France: Mexican War of Independence: 1810 - 1821 French Intervention in Mexico: 1861 - 1867
What country did Texas belong to before it become a part of the US?
Texas never moved, I believe the Question is "To which Nation was Texas a part before it became part of the U.S." that answer would be Mexico
Why was control of the Gulf of Mexico important to Spain?
Without control of the Gulf of Mexico, there would be no way to ensure that the silver mined in northern Mexico could make it safely to Spain. There were numerous pirates who would attempt to steal this valuable cargo.
Briefly summarize Mexico's history in the first century after gaining independence from Spain?
Mexico was an independent monarchy governed by a transplanted King Ferdinand, Bourbon prince, or some conservative European prince, and the Roman Catholic Church would retain its privileges and religious monopoly.
How long have the US and Mexico been neighbors?
Since Mexico became independent; that would be September 27, 1821.
Who first controlled Mexico?
Until 1521, several native American tribes from which the Aztecs and Mayans were the most important; from 1521 to 1821 Spain controlled Mexico. From 1821 to this day Mexico is an independent country.
