Mexican Independence

What did Spain call its new claims of land in North America?

• New Spain
• New France
• Old Spain
• Spanish Territories

What was the cause of people being unhappy with Spanish rule in Mexico?

• Lack of education

• Arguments over land

• Economic activity

• different classes of people being treated differently or unfairly

What did Father Hidalgo demand when he made his Cry of Delores Speech?

• Immediate end to taxes

• Independence from Spanish rule and an end to the social class system

• A call for help from the military.

• Continued loyalty to Spanish rulers.

Mexico was able to officially separate from Spain.

• True

• False

What flag was now flying over Texas?

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

• United States

After Father Hidalgo was executed, many of his followers worked to see Mexico independent from Spain. This is an example of

• relative chronology

• absolute chronology

On August 24, 1821, Mexico offically separated from Spain. What form of chronology would this be an example of?

• absolute chronolog

• relative chronology

On September 16, 1810, Father Hidalgo made his Cry of Delores speech. This is an example of

• relative chronolgy

• absolute chronology