Title each list with the government it describes.

Why did the Spanish monarchy appoint viceroys?

Spain controlled all new settlement in North America.

Why is Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla known as the “father of Mexican independence”?

What is the purpose of a constitution?

Read the passage from Studies Weekly.

… one of the new government’s first tasks was to create a constitution. A committee of seven men submitted a draft of the constitution to the Mexican government in November 1823.

“Mexican Constitution of 1824”

What was the reason Mexico needed to draft a constitution?

Put these events in chronological order.

Read the passage from Studies Weekly.

Hidalgo … served as the parish priest of Dolores for thirty years. During that time, he worked hard to improve the economy of the area and enhance the lives of its people. 

“Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla”

What characteristic best describes Hidalgo based on the passage?

Read the passage from Studies Weekly.

[Austin] presented his plan to the Spanish officials, but they refused his request and threatened to arrest him if he didn't leave.

… before he left, he was reacquainted with an old friend, Baron de Bastrop. Bastrop knew the Spanish officials and he found Austin's plan exciting. He offered to present Austin to the government. … Austin [later] learned Spain would let him establish a colony in Texas. 

“Moses Austin”

Which phrase supports the idea that Bastrop changed Spain's attitude?