Mexican War of Independence

Who inspired the Mexican Fight for Independence?

• Cesar Chavez

• Father Hidalgo

• Father Davis

• Father Antonio

When did Mexico become Independent?

• 1500

• 1810

• 1821

When is Mexican Independence Day?

• September 13

• May 5

• September 16

When did Spain first invade Mexico?

• early 1800's

• early 1500's

• 1821

What did Father Hidalgo tell Mexicans in his famous speech?

• To fight for Independence

• To go to Spain

• To go to church

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What is the "Cry of Dolores?

• A song

• A speech

• A painting

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What is a mission?

• Church complex

• Fort

• Region

• Town

Who worked in mission?

• business owners

• Priests & friars

• Soldiers

• Explorers

What were a priest's goals in a mission? (select THREE options)

• Building canoes

• Mapping the coast

• Converting Natives to Catholicism

• Fighting the French

• Teach the Natives Spanish

What is a presidio? Who worked in it? What was its purpose

• military complex; soldiers; protect

• Church; priest; convert