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 Hidalgo'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 Spanish government

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

What happened to Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla when he was leading the revolution for Mexico's freedom?

• He led the army to victory and gained Mexico's independence

• He created a successful plan to defeat the Spanish government

• He was captured and executed but his death inspired many others to join the fight

• All of the above

What language is spoken in Mexico?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• German

What year did Mexico gain Independence from Spain?

• 1821
• 1824
• 2015
• 1861

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

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

Which of the following battles was a LOSS for the Republican Army of the North?

• Trinidad

• Nacogdoches

• La Bahia

• Medina

Who won the Battle of Medina?

• The Republican Army of the North

• The Spanish Royal Army

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

• Goliad

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Dallas