Mexico's Independence from Spain

Who took over the Aztec Empire in 1521?

• Hernan Cortes

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Juan de O'Donojú

When did the Mexican War of Independence take place?

• 1521

• 1810

• 1821

• 1800

What did Father Miguel Hidalgo teach the townspeople of Dolores?

• Pottery, bricks, and leather making

• Beekeeping and olive tree cultivation

• Grapevine cultivation

• All of the above

What event is known as 'el grito de Dolores' or 'the cry for Dolores'?

• The Mexican War of Independence

• Father Hidalgo's speech

• The capture and execution of Father Hidalgo

• The signing of the Treaty of Córdoba

Who created and commanded the Army of the Three Guarantees?

• Hernan Cortes

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Juan de O'Donojú

What were the 'three guarantees' of the Army of the Three Guarantees?

• Independence, religious freedom, and equality

• Independence, democracy, and land distribution

• Independence, Roman Catholicism, and Criollo superiority

• Independence, economic prosperity, and social justice

When was the Treaty of Córdoba signed?

• 1521

• 1810

• 1821

• 1800

What type of government did Mexico establish after gaining independence?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Communism

What influenced many Americans to move to Mexico and settle in Texas?

• Land distribution

• Religious freedom

• Economic prosperity

• Democratic government

Who was the Spanish Viceroy who signed the Treaty of Córdoba?

• Hernan Cortes

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Juan de O'Donojú