"The Struggle for Independence" (Mexico)

“The Struggle for

Independence”

Pages 277 - 280

Miguel Hidalgo

Miguel Hidalgo - Mexican priest and

leader of the Native and mestizo

revolt that started the Mexican War
for independence against Spain in

1810

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Hidalgo helped the people of Dolores by ​

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The Cry of Dolores

Which groups
heard Hidalgo’s
speech on
September 16?

Why is Hidalgo’s
speech known as
the Cry of Dolores?

Open Ended

Look at the quotation on page 278. Why did Hidalgo feel that Mexicans had the right to rebel against Spain? Write a paragraph. Write in complete sentences.

Were the Mexicans prepared to fight the

Spanish? Explain.

Poll

Why do you think that many poor people were willing to risk their lives to support Hidalgo?

• He offered them the hope of a better life.

• They wished for a better future for their children.

• They wanted a better future for all citizens of Mexico.

• He represented a cause worth dying for.

The Struggle Continues

Jose Morelos
- Mexican
leader in the
revolution
against Spain

How was Morelos
similar to Hidalgo?

Multiple Choice

Why were the Spanish able to defeat the rebels?

• The Spanish had well-armed troops.

• The Spanish had more people.

• The Spanish were smarter.

• The Spanish didn't defeat the rebels.

Independence at Last

How did the rebels
continue to fight after
Morelos was
executed?

Multiple Choice

Of which social class was Iturbide a member?

• slaves

• peninsulares

• creoles

• Natives

Agustin de Iturbide -
First leader of Mexico
after it won its
independence
against Spain in 1821

Multiple Choice

What role did Iturbide play when the revolution began?

• He was a rebel.

• He supported Spain and helped to defeat Hidalgo and Morelos.

• He was a Native slave.

• He was living in Spain at the time.

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Iturbide decided to support the rebels because ​

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The Plan of Iguala

Plan of Iguala - 1821
independence plan for Mexico.
1. Iturbide becomes emperor
2. The Roman Catholic church
would remain the official church
of Mexico.
3. Equal rights to all Mexicans.

Draw

Add a speech bubble. What is something Inturbide would say while he was making the Plan of Iguala?