First Mexican Empire

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Where is First Mexican Empire?Mexico
2. What kind of government does First Mexican Empire have?Constitutional Monarchy
3. What is the period of existence?May 1821 to March 1823
4. What is the key figure?Agustín de Iturbide (Emperor Agustín I)
5. Who became the first emperor of Mexico?Agustín de Iturbide, a former Spanish officer, was crowned Emperor Agustín I in May 1822.
6. Why did Mexico choose a king instead of a republic?The Plan of Iguala wanted a constitutional monarchy to keep stability and use a familiar government form after independence.

Plan of Iguala: A political document that unified forces fighting for Mexican independence and proposed a constitutional monarchy.
Treaty of Córdoba: Signed in 1821, this treaty recognized Mexico's independence from Spain.
Viceroyalty: A territory ruled by a viceroy, who governed on behalf of a monarch.
National Institutional Junta: A governing body composed of Iturbide's supporters, established after he dissolved Congress.