Chp. 3 Section 3.3 Mexican Independence

Explain in complete sentences what led to Mexican independence from Spain.

Select True or False.

The Spanish Empire included areas in Central America, Caribbean and European regions.

• True

• False

Answer using complete sentences.

Explain how the social classes were divided during the period of colonial Mexico.

Which group was at the bottom of the social class in Mexico?

• Criollos

• Catholics

• Native Americans

• Emperors

This question might have more than one answer.

Who was Miguel Hidalgo?

• a conquistador

• a rebel

• a priest

• a president

What happened to Miguel Hidalgo in the year 1811?

• became president

• returned to Spain

• became a priest

• was killed

Another revolutionary was:

• Father Morelos

• Hernan Cortez

• Montezuma

• Peninsulares

Define what a republic is?

What is the name of the plan that Colonel Iturbide issues?

• Constitution

• Three Guarantees

• Independence

• Mestizo

Answer in a complete sentence to define what exile means.