Mexican Independence from Spain

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

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

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

• Native Americans

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

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

Who gave the famous "Grito de Dolores" ?

• Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

• Benito Juarez

• Pancho Villa

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

When did Mexico finally become independent?

• 1811

• 1910

• 1821

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 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

Under the Mexican Constitution of 1824, what religion was the only recognized religion in the whole country?

• Catholic Church
• Protestant Church
• Baptist Church
• Fellowship of San Felipe De Austin 

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

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