Mexican War of Independence

Who urged the people of New Spain to fight for their independence?

• Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Charles the fourth

• King Ferdinand the seventh

Which war of independence was being fought in the United States?

• Mexican War of Independence

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

• Spanish Revolution

What event in 1808 brought instability to the Spanish colonies?

• French Revolution

• Mexican Revolution

• American Revolution

• Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Spain

Which territory was the most prosperous in the Spanish Empire?

• New Spain

• United States

• France

• England

What did Miguel Hidalgo call on the people to do?

• Overthrow the government of New Spain

• Fight for equality

• Elect their own governments

• All of the above

Where did the rebels win their first victories?

• Mexico City

• Guanajuato

• Guadalajara

• Chihuahua

What did the rebels proclaim in Guadalajara?

• Independence of Mexico

• Abolition of slavery

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Who took command after the death of Miguel Hidalgo?

• Jose Maria Morelos

• Mariano Jimenez

• Juan Aldama

• Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

What did Jose Maria Morelos establish in Apatzingán?

• Mexico's first constitution

• A new government

• A division of powers

• A new capital

Who gave the independence movement new impetus in 1815?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Jose Maria Morelos

• Javier Mena

• Vicente Guerrero