The [[Treaty of Córdoba]] (1821) ensured the independence of [[Mexico]], but without Hidalgo's social reforms. Iturbide was the head of a provisional government which eventually became dictatorial. Iturbide became emperor Agustín I in 1822.
The [[Treaty of Córdoba]] (1821) ensured the independence of [[Mexico]], but without Hidalgo's social reforms. Iturbide was the head of a provisional government which eventually became dictatorial. Iturbide became emperor Agustín I in 1822.
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In 1823, Iturbide was forced to flee to [[Europe]]. Unaware of the a decree by the Mexican Congress forbidding his return, Iturbide was captured in 1824 upon is return, and then tried and executed.
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In 1823, Iturbide was forced to flee to [[Europe]]. Unaware of the a decree by the Mexican Congress forbidding his return, Iturbide was captured in 1824 upon his return, and then tried and executed.