Mexican Revolution

Who were the Spanish colonists fighting against during the Mexican Revolution?

• The Mexican government

• The American government

• The Spanish government

• The New Spain government

This man was a key figure in beginning the revolution - he gave a famous speech called "El Grito del Dolores" to encourage people to fight for freedom.

• Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Dolores Grito

• King Ferdinand VII

• Augustin de Iturbide

What was the purpose of Father Costilla's speech "El Grito del Dolores?"

• To show support for the Spanish king

• To get people to stop fighting

• To get people to join the fight against the king

• To win the final battle of the war against the Spanish government

What was de Iturbide's plan to free the Mexican people from Spanish rule?

• Plan of Iguala

• Plan of Iguana

• Plan of Ipuhala

• His mom's plan

When is Mexican Independence day celebrated?

• Sept 16

• April 4

• January 30

• December 12

These men moved into Texas illegally to cause trouble and encourage the Spanish people to fight for independence from Spain

• Tejanos

• Filibusters

What was the Hacienda System?

• Large estates where peasants worked on land, mines, and factories and owners made lots of money

• Diaz's private circle of people

• People who wanted a constitution that would benefit Hacienda owners

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Mexican Revolution?

• To put a new king in charge
• To remove Diaz from power
• To give land to the poor peasants
• To give workers better working conditions and pay

He ruled Mexico for almost 35 years, winning reelection as president again and again. He welcomed foreign investors who developed mines, built railroads, and drilled for oil. However, underneath the surface, discontent rippled through Mexico. The country’s prosperity benefited only a small group.

• Francisco Madero

• Porfirio Díaz

• Victoriano Huerta

• Venustiano Carranza

What was one reason Mexico wanted independence from Spain?

•  Colonists resented Spain’s half-hearted attempt to rule them.
• Spain wanted to support public churches exclusively.
• Mestizos were given the best jobs.
• The Spanish king gave money and land to colonial churches.