Question

in mexico, the group of people who controlled the government were called the △. the △ had positions of wealth and influence in society. the revolution for independence from spain was started by a priest named △. agustin de iturbide declared mexico independent and established a △. he was overthrown just a year later.

Explanation:

1. In colonial Mexico, the group controlling the government were the Peninsulares (Spaniards born in Spain).
2. The Creoles (Spaniards born in Mexico) held wealth and influence.
3. The Mexican independence revolution was started by priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
4. Agustin de Iturbide established a monarchy (he declared himself emperor).

Answer:

1. Peninsulares
2. Creoles
3. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
4. Monarchy