Question

Augustin de Iturbide was able to declare independence from Spain while also proclaiming himself emperor in part because

he came from a family of peninsulares.
he had started the independence movement.
that was the type of government the Spanish colonists were used to.
he deserved the title after his leadership in the battle for independence.

Answer 1

that was the type of government the Spanish colonists were used to.

Explanation: The Plan of Iguala and the conservative elites favored a monarchy to preserve social order and privileges; a monarchy (an emperor) was more acceptable to colonists accustomed to Spanish monarchical rule, so Iturbide could claim the throne with elite and military backing.