What was the main political challenge Mexico faced after independence? Conservatives and liberals had opposing views of governme
nt. Dictatorships left citizens with no say in government decisions. Weak confederations led to constant battles between territories. The president’s death left the country leaderless and vulnerable.
Conservatives and liberals had opposing views of government.
Explanation:
Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821 came with a crisis because the country had suffered a great deal during the war, near a half million Mexicans had died, the economic activities (agricultural and industrial) was weakened during the war, and the creation of a new country brought two political groups: <em>conservatives </em><u><em>who wanted to continue Spain's form of government </em></u>, and<em> liberals </em><u><em>who wanted to create a democratic republic.</em></u>
Struggle between this two groups was the main political challenge after Mexico gained independence and became a new country. Conservatives and liberals not only disagreed on the system of government but also over work, education, the army and the influence of the Church over the government and there was no political unity.
