Mexico's independence from Spain is commemorated in which year?

Mexico's independence from Spain is commemorated in which year?

• A. 1821
• B. 1830
• C. 1810
• D. 1848

Answer: (A)

Independence from Spain is marked by the moment Mexico actually became a sovereign nation, not just by when rebellious activity began. The fight for independence started in 1810, but it wasn’t until 1821 that Spain formally recognized Mexico’s independence, with the Plan de Iguala and the Treaty of Córdoba sealing the new nation. That completion of independence is why 1821 is the year typically commemorated. (Note: many people also recall 1810 as the start of the struggle, but the sustained, recognized independence comes in 1821.)

Independence from Spain is marked by the moment Mexico actually became a sovereign nation, not just by when rebellious activity began. The fight for independence started in 1810, but it wasn’t until 1821 that Spain formally recognized Mexico’s independence, with the Plan de Iguala and the Treaty of Córdoba sealing the new nation. That completion of independence is why 1821 is the year typically commemorated. (Note: many people also recall 1810 as the start of the struggle, but the sustained, recognized independence comes in 1821.)