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Creole priest who called for Mexico to become independent of Spain-

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

What was the largest settlement in Texas during the Spanish period?

• Goliad

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Dallas

Who sought help from the United States to help Mexico fight for Independence?

• Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara

• Augustus Magee

• Jean Lafitte

• Agustin de Iturbide

What major event occurred in 1821?

• Nacogdoches was founded

• the modern boundaries of Texas were established

• Mexico won independence from Spain

• Spain gave up all of its lands in the Americas

What is the "Grito de Dolores"?

• Father Hidalgo's call for independence

• The Scream of Pain

• The ringing of a bell

• Allende's call for independence

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Mexico wanted its independence from ________.

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

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Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

• "Cry of Dolores"
• "Mexico needs Independence"
• "Emancipation Proclamation"

Mexico's independence in 1821 marked the beginning of a period known as what?

• Mexican National Era
• Spanish National Era
• Mexican Independence
• Early Explorers

What famously began the Mexican war for independence?

• El Grito de Doloras- Scream for independence

• El Grito de Guadalajara- Cry of Guadalajara

• El Grito de Dolores- Cry of Dolores

• El Grito de Alegria- Cry of Joy

What date is Mexican Independence day?

• Sept 6th

• Oct 16th

• Oct 10th

• Sept 16th