The Mexican Revolution

Who is known as the "Father of the Mexican Revolution"?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Jose Escandon

• Father Damian Massanet

• Father Antonio Margil de Jesú

This system of labor and class division used by Spain, was the source of many issues in New Spain and a primary cause of revolution.

• Enchilada System

• Encomienda System

• Environmental System

• Economic System

Define "Revolution" in the social studies context

• a single 360 degree rotation on an axis

• a single orbit of one object around another

• an instance of revolving

• a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

What other revolutions may have influenced the people of New Spain to try and gain their independence?

• The American revolution

• The Aztec revolution

• The French revolution

• The German revolution

What happened to Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla when he was leading the revolution for Mexico's freedom?

• He led the army to victory and gained Mexico's independence

• He created a successful plan to defeat the Spanish government

• He was captured and executed but his death inspired many others to join the fight

• All of the above

What was the purpose of Father Hidalgo's speech "El Grito del Dolores?"

• To show support for the Spanish king

• To get people to stop fighting

• To get people to join the fight against the Spanish government

• To win the final battle of the war against the Spanish government

Spanish ruling class in the colonies, held the political and economic power -

• Native Americans

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

Who was the leader of the Zapatista movement during the Mexican Revolution?

• A) Pancho Villa

• B) Emiliano Zapata

• C) Venustiano Carranza

• D) Porfirio Díaz

What was the primary goal of the Mexican Revolution?

• A) To establish a monarchy

• B) To gain independence from Spain

• C) To overthrow the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz

• D) To expand Mexican territory

Which document was a result of the Mexican Revolution and aimed to reform land ownership?

• A) The Constitution of 1824

• B) The Plan of Ayala

• C) The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• D) The Constitution of 1917