Effects of the Mexican War for Independence

Spanish ruling class in the colonies, held the political and economic power -

• Native Americans

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

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

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 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

In what year was Mexico officially granted independence from Spain and resulted in Texas now being under Mexican rule?

• 1821
• 1824
• 1825
• 1826

Is Mexican Independence Day the same as Cinco de Mayo?

• Yes, they are the same holiday

• Maybe, they are both Mexican holidays

• No, they are different holidays

• Maybe, they both happen in the same month

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Mexico wanted its independence from ________.

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

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Who started the Mexican Fight for Independence?

• Cesar Chavez

• Father Hidalgo

• El Grito