Mexican Independence

What were the main causes of Mexican independence from Spain?

• Peaceful negotiations, mutual understanding, and economic cooperation.

• Social inequality, economic exploitation, and political oppression.

• Lack of resources, cultural differences, and technological advancements.

• Religious conflicts, foreign invasion, and natural disasters.

Who were the key leaders of the Mexican independence movement?

• Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, and Porfirio Díaz

• Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and David Alfaro Siqueiros

• Benito Juárez, Porfirio Díaz, and Maximilian I

• Miguel Hidalgo, José María Morelos, and Agustín de Iturbide

When did the Mexican War of Independence begin?

• September 16, 1811

• September 16, 1820

• September 16, 1830

• September 16, 1810

Which event in Spain triggered the Mexican independence movement?

• Napoleonic Wars

• Spanish Civil War

• Peninsular War

• Spanish-American War

What role did Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla play in the Mexican independence movement?

• He initiated the Mexican War of Independence

• He served as the first president of Mexico after independence

• He was a key military strategist in the Mexican independence movement

• He was a Spanish general who fought against the Mexican independence movement

What was the significance of the Grito de Dolores in the Mexican independence movement?

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

• It resulted in the establishment of the Mexican Constitution.

• It sparked the Mexican War of Independence.

• It caused the Mexican government to declare war on Spain.

Who was the first leader of the Mexican independence movement to achieve significant military victories?

• Emiliano Zapata

• Pancho Villa

• Benito Juarez

• Miguel Hidalgo

What role did Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon play in the Mexican independence movement?

• He was a religious leader who supported the Mexican independence movement.

• He was a Spanish general who fought against the Mexican independence movement.

• He was a revolutionary rebel leader in the Mexican independence movement.

• He was a politician who opposed the Mexican independence movement.

When was the Treaty of Cordoba signed, officially recognizing Mexican independence?

• December 25, 1492

• August 24, 1821

• September 16, 1810

• July 4, 1776

What were the long-term effects of Mexican independence from Spain?

• Continuation of Spanish rule, decrease in political stability, decline in economic growth

• Increase in poverty and inequality, decline in agricultural production, loss of cultural identity

• Expansion of Spanish influence, decrease in social unrest, increase in foreign investment

• Establishment of a democratic government, redistribution of land, rise of nationalism, and development of a distinct Mexican identity.