Mexican Independence Movement Overview

Mexican Independence Movement Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, World Languages

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the Mexican Revolution, starting with the colonial history and social structure of Nueva España, which fueled revolutionary ambitions. It highlights Miguel Hidalgo's influence and the subsequent leadership that continued the fight for independence. The video also touches on Central America's independence and concludes with a preview of future topics.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main theme of the introduction to the Mexican Revolution?

The unity of different races and classes in the fight for independence

The economic impact of the revolution

The technological advancements during the revolution

The role of foreign powers in the revolution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the decline of the Aztec population after the arrival of the Spanish?

Natural disasters

Spanish military superiority

Internal conflicts among the Aztecs

Diseases brought by the Europeans

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the social structure of Nueva España contribute to revolutionary ambitions?

It provided equal opportunities for all races

It led to resentment among mestizos and Indigenous people due to unequal privileges

It encouraged peaceful coexistence among different classes

It created a unified society with no class distinctions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What Enlightenment ideas influenced Miguel Hidalgo?

The power of the Pope

The questioning of political and religious institutions

The absolute authority of the Spanish king

The restriction on clergy members getting married

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of El Grito de Dolores?

It marked the beginning of the Mexican independence movement

It was a call for peace with Spain

It was a religious ceremony

It was a celebration of Spanish culture

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which leaders continued the fight for Mexican independence after Hidalgo's death?

Augustine de Iturbide and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro

Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin

Jose Maria Morelos and Vicente Guerrero

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Plan de Iguala?

A document that declared Mexico a republic

A treaty with the United States

A governing document that declared Mexico an independent nation

A plan to re-establish Spanish rule

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