Augustin de Iturbide was able to declare independence from Spain while also proclaiming himself emperor in part because?
1. he came from a family of peninsulares.
2.he had started the independence movement.
3. that was the type of government the Spanish colonists were used to.
4. he deserved the title after his leadership in the battle for independence.

federal appellate courts are called courts of appeals. cases can be further appealed to the u.s. supreme court. cases are heard for the first time in a trial court. if either party disagrees with the decision in the trial court, they can appeal, asking a higher court to review the decision.

to unite muslims and hindus in resistance against british colonialism.