What happened in Mexico and Spain in 1800?

Answer 1

Spain was invaded by France in 1807 as part of Napoleon's desire to conquer the whole European continent. This prompted most of Spain's overseas colonies to declare independence; in the case of Mexico this happened in September 16, 1810.

Answer 2

By 1800 most native people had already disappeared or were integrated into the colonial society, led by peninsulares (people born in Spain) and criollos (people of Spanish descent born in the Americas).

Native Americans that survived and are still present to this day, included more than 64 ethnicities, such as Nahuatl, Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec, Otomi and Totonac.

Answer 3

It was a colony of Spain, known as Viceroyalty of the New Spain.

Answer 4

It was known as the "Viceroyalty of the New Spain," or "New Spain" for short.

Answer 5

Before 1821, it was known as the Viceroyalty of the New Spain, as it belonged to the Spanish Empire.