Mexican War of Independence

When do people celebrate Mexico's Independence day?

• September 21

• September 11

• September 15-16

• December 12

In what year did the war of independence begin in Mexico?

• 1810

• 1816

• 1824

• 1821

What was the name of the person who begin the uprising?

• Hernan Cortes

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• General Santa Ana

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was Mexico's name prior to gaining its independence from Mexico?

• New England

• Las Colonias

• New Spain

• Nuevo Mexico

How long did it take Mexico to gain its independence?

• 13 years

• 11 months

• 11 years

• 12 months

Mexico became a Spanish colony in the 15th century when it was invaded by Cortez.

• True

• False

. What was the significance of 1821?

• San Antonio was founded by the Spanish.

• The Texas coastline was mapped by Alonso Álvarez de Pineda.

• Francisco Vásquez Coronado discovered Cíbola.

• Mexico won its independence from Spain.

Why is Father Miguel Hidalgo significant (important) to Texas History?

• Father Hidalgo's "Grito de Dolores" sparked Mexico's war for independence.

• Father Hidalgo settled Spanish Missions.

• Father Hidalgo encouraged Native Americans to become Christians.

• Father Hidalgo fought against the French.

Who was Mexico's first emperor after its independence?

• Jose Bernardo Gutierrez de Lara

• Jean Lafitte

• Father Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla

• Agustin de Iturbide

What new document was written to explain Mexico's new government and laws after the Mexican Empire failed?

• Treaty of Cordoba

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of 1824

• Constitution of 1876