Mexico's Independence Day

Answer in a complete sentence.

Who was the leader of the Mexican War of Independence?

El Grito de Dolores is associated with which historical event?

• The start of the Mexican War of Independence

• The signing of the Treaty of Mexico

• The Battle of Puebla

• The Mexican Fiesta

What is reenacted by the current Mexican President each year?

Pick 2

People all over the world celebrate Mexican Independence Day by:

• Attending parades

• Singing Mexico's National Anthem

• Eating traditional Mexican food

• Decorating their house with the flag colors

Mexicans hold a church mass on the night of September _____ for Independence Day.

Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican independence from France.

• True

• False

Miguel Hidalgo was also a priest.

• True

• False

What is the cry of Independence?

Hidalgo was planning a rally in the ______________until he heard of his arrest order.

• Christmas

• late Fall

• Spring

• Summer

Hidalgo’s famous speech is known as the____________.