Mexican War for Independence Key Figures

Who is known for delivering the "Cry of Dolores," a speech that started the Mexican War for Independence?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Marques de Rubi

• Jose Gutierrez De Lara

• Santa Anna

Who is known for informing Spain that their new borders in the New World were too big?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Marques de Rubi

• Jose Gutierrez De Lara

• Santa Anna

Who is known for leading the Mexican Army in the Battle of Medina?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Marques de Rubi

• Jose Gutierrez De Lara

• Santa Anna

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Mexican War for Independence?

• The Cry of Dolores

• Social Inequality

• Economic Issues

• The Delano Grape Strike

Which of the following best describes an American Filibuster?

• American Land Pirates >:(

• The first American Immigrants to Texas

• American soldiers fight for Spain

• American Explorers in Texas

What important document was signed in 1824?

• The first Mexican Constitution

• Treaty of Velasco

• Declaration of War against Spain

• The Cry of Dolores

Which of the following countries did Mexico borrow many ideas about revolution from?

• The USA

• Haiti

• France

• Scotland

Which of the following terms refers to the poor, oppressed class in New Spain before the war?

• Mestizos

• Tejanos

• Anglos

• Criollos

Who led the first battle in the Mexican War for Independence?

• Hidalgo

• De Lara

• Guerrero

• Iturbide

Who was the Mexican leader who negotiated for peace in the Mexican War for Independence?

• Hidalgo

• De Lara

• Guerrero

• Iturbide