Mexico's Independence

In what year did the war of independence begin in Mexico?

• 1810

• 1816

• 1824

• 1821

What was the name of the person who begin the uprising?

• Hernan Cortes

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• General Santa Ana

• Napoleon Bonaparte

In what state does the Grito de Dolores take place?

• Queretaro

• Guanajuato

• Guadalajara

• Yucatan

1- ¿Cuándo fue el inicio de la Independencia de México?

• 15 de septiembre de 1910

• 16 de septiembre de 1810

• 21 de agosto de 1821

• 24 de agosto de 1824

What was Mexico's name prior to gaining its independence from Mexico?

• New England

• Las Colonias

• Virreinato de la Nueva Espana

• Nuevo Mexico

How long did it take Mexico to gain its independence?

• 13 years

• 11 months

• 11 years

• 12 months

Who were at the top of the societal hierarchy in Mexico prior to gaining its independence?

• Los Criollos

• Los Guachupins

• Los Mestizos

• Los Indios

What was the reason Mexico decides to declare its independence?

• Societal and Economic oppression by Spain

• Societal oppression by France

• Oppression from France and Spain

• Oppression from the Aztecs

Mexico became a Spanish colony in the 15th century when it was invaded by Cortez.

• True

• False

In what year did the insurrection for independence began in Mexico?

• 1800-1810

• 1910-1911

• 1811-1827

• 1900