Mexican War of Independence Quiz

Who were the main fighters against Spain in the Mexican War of Independence?

• French

• Criollos

• Royalists

• Mestizos

What type of warfare did the rebel army use against the Spanish?

• Oppression

• Guerrilla

• Stalemate

• Royalist

Who led the rebel army after Father Hidalgo was captured and executed?

• Jose Maria Morelos

• Agustin de Iturbide

• Vicente Guerrero

• Hidalgo's Grito de Dolores

What happened when Jose Maria Morelos was killed?

• The rebel army gained more territory

• The struggle for independence ended

• The Spanish realized they had lost

• The rebel army became more organized

What was the turning point in the Mexican War of Independence?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• Criollos allying with mestizos

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

What factors helped the rebelling side of the American Revolution be successful?

• Support from the French

• Support from the British

• Support from the Spanish

• Support from the Native Americans

What was included in the Plan of Iguala?

• (1) Free Mexico from Spanish control & Establish Mexico as Roman Catholic

• (2) Ensure equality for ALL & Eliminate the caste system

• Choice 1 ONLY

• Choice 1 & 2

Which groups joined the war for Independence because of Father Hildago?

• Meszitos

• People of Native Decent

• Women, children, grandparents

• All of the above.

What happened after Jose Maria Morelos took over?

• They won the war

• a clear declaration of independence from Spain was made and a constitution drafted

• He was captured and executed.

• There was a large celebration.

What is a Royalist?

• When neither side is winning a war, but the conflict continues

• A form of fighting involving sneak attacks on the enemy

• Cruel or unjust use of power or authority

• A person who supported the Spanish monarchy in the Mexican War of Independence