World History B The Independence of Mexico

Which Mexican leader is famous for “the Cry of Dolores” that led to the revolution against Spain?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• José María Morelos

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Ignacio Allende

How did achieving independence affect Mexican society?

• Mestizo peoples and Spanish-born Mexicans were treated more equally.

• Mexico enjoyed more stability than New Spain.

• Elected representatives established a republican government.

• The same Mexican leaders remained in power for many years.

Which BEST describes New Spain?

• It was an independent government.

• It created wealth for Spain.

• It was a small, unimportant Spanish colony.

• It was a burden for Spain that drained its finances.

What was the immediate result of Hidalgo’s Revolt?

• It established immediate Mexican independence.

• It inspired other revolutionaries.

• It installed Hidalgo as president.

• It caused the population to reject the state religion.

How did New Spain treat the original inhabitants of the Americas?

• A system of social ranks based on race decreased their opportunities.

• The economic system provided them with enough to eat.

• Native Americans were treated fairly and compensated for lost land.

• Native Americans were given reservations, or areas, to develop communities.

What conditions supported the Mexican War of Independence?

• Enlightenment ideas

• democratic reforms

• economic stability

• American support