• Mexico was Spain’s most valuable colony
• Made up of 18% whites, 18% natives
• Church held great power in Mexico
• Fall of the Spanish crown sparked revolt
  • Many economic factors increased the revolt
  • Followers had different ideologies
  • Certain beliefs lacked support from upper-class
• Mexico was unstable after the revolution
  • Over half a million people died
  • City was decaying with no money available
• On 19 May 1822, Iturbide named himself Emperor
  • Wanted congress that favored class and occupation
  • Led to being representative of population
• Differences between creoles and peninsulares
  • Resented each other but were also confused for each other