Mexican war for independence

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

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

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

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

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

The Gutierrez-Magee Expedition was formed to

• gain Canandian support for the war

• continue the rebellion started by Father Hidalgo

• defend settlers from Indigenous attacks

• abolish slavery in the Spanish colonies

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 is the leader in this painting?

• Father Juan Castillo

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Bernardo Lara

• Father Estaban Casas

What date is Mexican Independence day?

• Sept 6th

• Oct 16th

• Oct 10th

• Sept 16th

What is the impact of the Battle of Medina?

• Spain regained strong control of Texas

• The militia grew stronger

• Texas was free from Spain

• Spain granted Texas independence

What is the job of the empresario?

• to fight for Texas

• to free Texas from Spain

• to make the laws for Texas

• to settle Texas by selling land