Augustin de Iturbide was able to declare independence from Spain while also proclaiming himself emperor in part because
A-he came from a family of peninsulares.
B-he had started the independence movement.
C-that was the type of government the Spanish colonists were used to.
D-he deserved the title after his leadership in the battle for independence.
In 1821, after discovering that Guatemala had proclaimed its independence from Spain, Costa Rica began developing its style of self-government.
During this procedure, Agustin de Iturbide who is the self-proclaimed ruler of Mexico sent a message requesting immediate occupation to his empire.
The citizens of the more traditional cities Cartago and Heredia were in support of the occupation, but the more enlightened citizens of Alajuela saw de Iturbide's request as imperialist and wanted freedom.
