Exploring Mexico's Independence

What year did Mexico officially gain independence?

• 1776

• 1821

• 1848

• 1810

Who was the leader of the independence movement in Mexico?

• Emiliano Zapata

• Pancho Villa

• Porfirio Díaz

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

What was the name of the document that declared Mexico's independence?

• Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire

• Manifesto of Mexican Sovereignty

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Constitution of the Mexican Republic

Which event is celebrated on September 16 in Mexico?

• Independence Day

• Cinco de Mayo

• Day of the Dead

• Revolution Day

What role did the Grito de Dolores play in the independence movement?

• The Grito de Dolores ended the Mexican War of Independence.

• The Grito de Dolores was a call for economic reforms in Mexico.

• The Grito de Dolores initiated the Mexican War of Independence.

• The Grito de Dolores was a peaceful protest against Spanish rule.

Name one major battle fought during the Mexican War of Independence.

• Battle of Chapultepec

• Battle of Guanajuato

• Battle of San Jacinto

• Battle of Puebla

What was the social class of Miguel Hidalgo, the independence leader?

• Mestizo

• Creole

• Peninsular

• Indigenous

Which foreign power did Mexico fight against for its independence?

• France

• United States

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Cordoba?

• Mexico became a colony of France.

• Spain retained control over Mexico.

• The treaty established a monarchy in Mexico.

• Mexico gained independence from Spain.

How did the independence movement impact Mexico's social structure?

• It had no significant effect on the social structure of Mexico.

• The independence movement transformed Mexico's social structure by promoting social mobility and empowering mestizos and indigenous people.

• The independence movement reinforced the caste system and limited social mobility.

• The movement primarily benefited the Spanish elite and marginalized indigenous populations.