Mexican War of Independence Review

Which of the following was NOT a group of people in Mexico that wanted Mexican independence from Spain?

• Criollos

• Mestizos

• white Americans

• Amerindians

Colonel Iturbide and who else created the Army of the Three Guarantees to fight for Mexican independence?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Vicente Guerrero

• Jose Morelos

What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the war between Spain and Mexico and gave Mexico its independence?

• Treaty of Cordoba

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

After Mexico won independence from Spain, who was named Emperor of Mexico?

• Vicente Guerrero

• Gen. Santa Anna

• Colonel Iturbide

Why was Father Miguel Hidalgo considered a Criollo?

• He was born in Mexico, but his parents were from Spain

• He was of mixed race

• His parents and ancestors were from the Americas

Which of the following best describes the "Grito de Dolores" (Cry of Dolores)?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo declared that Mexico should continue being controlled by Spain

• Father Miguel Hidalgo declared war against Spain for Mexican independence

• Father Miguel Hidalgo cried in Dolores after Mexico won independence

What happened to Father Miguel Hidalgo after he and his army were captured by the Spanish?

• He was executed (killed)

• He was held as a prisoner of war

• He was convinced to switch sides in the war

What happened to Jose Maria Morelos after he was captured by the Spanish?

• He was held as a prisoner of war

• He was executed (killed)

• He was convinced to switch sides

Which of the following does NOT describe Vicente Guerrero?

• One of the leaders of Mexico's fight for independence

• A head general for the Spanish Army

• The 2nd President of Mexico

Why was Vicente Guerrero a hero among Mexicans?

• His heroic resistance against the Spanish armies

• He led Spain to victory over Mexico

• He declared that Spain would forever control Mexico