Question

"What were the defining characteristics of the beginning of Mexican National

Spanish missions begin, villages, and presidios
Miguel Hidalgo starts revolution in 1810, many are killed in Texas in Battle of Medina,
Independence finally won in 1821
Viceroyalty is appointed to rule Mexico, Spanish missions reinstted
the Spanish Army won, Nacogdoches is capital, Texas declares independence"

Answer 1

The Mexican War of Independence, sparked by Miguel Hidalgo's "El Grito de Dolores," led to Mexico's independence in 1821. Subsequently, Anglo settlers' immigration into Texas and the cultural and slavery-related disputes culminated in the Texas Revolution, resulting in the declaration of the Lone Star Republic.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mexican War of Independence and Texas Revolution

The Mexican War of Independence began with Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a creole priest, who initiated the fight against Spanish rule in 1810 through his "El Grito de Dolores", igniting the mass mobilization of indigenous and mestizo people. Hidalgo's radical approach and vision of social reform led to a backlash among the creole elites, which eventually contributed to his capture and execution in 1811. Despite his death, the movement for independence persisted, eventually resulting in independence for Mexico in 1821.

Following Mexican independence, the scarcely populated northern territories, including Texas, saw an influx of Anglo settlers permitted by the Mexican government. This led to tension due to cultural differences and the conflict over slavery, ultimately sparking the Texas Revolution in 1835-1836. The revolution concluded with Texas declaring itself the Lone Star Republic after a brief war.