What economically difficult time period does Governor Martínez describe in this passage?

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shortly after Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821
shortly after Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821

right before Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836
right before Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836

when France threatened Spanish settlements in Texas during the late 1600s
when France threatened Spanish settlements in Texas during the late 1600s

when Spanish conquistadores first entered Texas in search of gold

shortly after Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821