Road to Mexican Independence -Evidence

Front

Why did Mexico begin to feel frustrated with Spain?

Back

Spain made them pay for a war with France.

Front

Who is Father Miguel Hidalgo, and what did he do?

Back

He started the revolution for Mexican independence.

Front

Define the term "filibuster" as it relates to the Mexican War for Independence.

Back

A person who illegally tried to take control of land.

Front

Who was José Gutiérrez de Lara, and what role did he play in the war?

Back

He fought in the Battle of Medina and was the first governor of Mexican Texas.

Front

What is an empresario, and what was their purpose in Texas?

Back

A person given permission to settle land and bring in new settlers.

Front

Why was the Battle of Medina significant in the struggle for independence?

Back

The Mexican army lost, and encouraged others to join the fight for independence