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What was the primary reason AgustÃn de Iturbide was appointed as Jefe Supremo de las Armas de Mar y Tierra?
What was the primary reason AgustÃn de Iturbide was appointed as Jefe Supremo de las Armas de Mar y Tierra?
- His role in drafting the Treaties of Córdoba.
- The need to consolidate power after the establishment of the four executive ministries.
- The absence of a European prince to govern the country. (correct)
- His military experience in previous Spanish campaigns.
Which event directly preceded AgustÃn de Iturbide's appointment as President of the Soberana Junta Provisional Gubernativa y la Regencia?
Which event directly preceded AgustÃn de Iturbide's appointment as President of the Soberana Junta Provisional Gubernativa y la Regencia?
- The signing of the Treaties of Córdoba.
- The triumphant entry of the Trigarante army into Mexico City. (correct)
- Spain's recognition of Mexico's independence.
- The establishment of the four executive ministries.
What role did the Soberana Junta Provisional Gubernativa and the Regencia play in the newly independent Mexico?
What role did the Soberana Junta Provisional Gubernativa and the Regencia play in the newly independent Mexico?
- They oversaw the establishment of the four executive ministries.
- They were responsible for negotiating treaties with Spain.
- They served as the primary military command structure.
- They governed while awaiting the arrival of a European monarch. (correct)
What action did General José MarÃa Dávila take on October 26, 1821, and what was its strategic implication?
What action did General José MarÃa Dávila take on October 26, 1821, and what was its strategic implication?
Which ministries were among the four established by the Executive branch on October 4, 1821?
Which ministries were among the four established by the Executive branch on October 4, 1821?
What was the main purpose of Spain maintaining control over the port of Veracruz after Mexico declared independence?
What was the main purpose of Spain maintaining control over the port of Veracruz after Mexico declared independence?
What impact did the continued Spanish presence at the San Juan de Ulúa fortress have on the region after Mexico's independence?
What impact did the continued Spanish presence at the San Juan de Ulúa fortress have on the region after Mexico's independence?
How did the Treaties of Córdoba influence the political structure of Mexico immediately after its independence?
How did the Treaties of Córdoba influence the political structure of Mexico immediately after its independence?
Why is AgustÃn de Iturbide considered the first Admiral of the National Navy?
Why is AgustÃn de Iturbide considered the first Admiral of the National Navy?
What does the historical context suggest about Spain's perspective on Mexico's independence in 1821?
What does the historical context suggest about Spain's perspective on Mexico's independence in 1821?
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Mexican Independence (1821)
Mexican Independence (1821)
México consummated its independence when the Trigarante army triumphantly entered Mexico City.
AgustÃn de Iturbide's Role
AgustÃn de Iturbide's Role
AgustÃn de Iturbide was appointed President of the Sovereign Provisional Governing Board and the Regency.
Iturbide's Title
Iturbide's Title
Due to the absence of a European prince to govern, Iturbide was named Supreme Chief of the Arms of Sea and Land with the rank of Admiral Generalissimo.
First Admiral
First Admiral
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Executive Ministries (1821)
Executive Ministries (1821)
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Antonio de Medina
Antonio de Medina
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Spanish Holdout
Spanish Holdout
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San Juan de Ulúa
San Juan de Ulúa
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Study Notes
Historical Background
- Mexico consummated its independence on September 27, 1821 when the Trigarante army triumphantly entered Mexico City
- Agustin de Iturbide was named President of the Sovereign Provisional Governing Board and the Regency on November 14 of the same year
- These groups sustained the Mexican empire while awaiting the arrival of the European monarch, as agreed in the Treaties of Córdoba
- Due to the absence of the European prince to govern the country:
- The Sovereign Provisional Governing Board and the Regency appointed AgustÃn de Iturbide as Supreme Chief of the Arms of Sea and Land
- Iturbide was granted the rank of Admiral Generalissimo
- He is considered the first Admiral of the National Navy
- Four ministries of the Executive were established on October 4, 1821:
- Foreign and Interior Relations
- Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs
- Finance
- War and Navy
- Antonio de Medina was appointed as the first minister of War and Navy
- Spain did not recognize Mexico's independence
- The port of Veracruz was the last place subdued by the Spanish crown
- General José MarÃa Dávila, in command of 200 soldiers, took the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa on October 26, 1821
- This was with the goal of controlling the City and Port of Veracruz because of the long range of the fortress's cannons
- Over four years, the fortress received artillery pieces
- The force was increased to 2,000 soldiers sent from Spain and Cuba
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