Mexican Revolution

Who were the Spanish colonists fighting against during the Mexican Revolution?

• The Mexican government

• The American government

• The Spanish government

• The New Spain government

This man was a key figure in beginning the revolution - he gave a famous speech called "El Grito del Dolores" to encourage people to fight for freedom.

• Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Dolores Grito

• King Ferdinand VII

• Augustin de Iturbide

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

What did de Iturbide do after he and his army defeated the Spanish government?

• He gave the Spanish people in America the democracy they wanted

• He made his own son the king of Mexico

• He declared himself emperor and took control of Mexico

• He let the Spanish people choose if they wanted a democracy or a monarchy (king)

These men moved into Texas illegally to cause trouble and encourage the Spanish people to fight for independence from Spain

• Tejanos

• Filibusters

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 language is spoken in Mexico?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• German

Which country originally conquered Mexico?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Germany

What year did Mexico gain Independence from Spain?

• 1821
• 1824
• 2015
• 1861

Spanish Latin America was divided into four distinct groups:

• Grande Blancs, Petite Blancs, Free-People of Color, and Slaves

• Nobles, Clergy, Commoners, and Peasants

• Peninsulares, Creoles, Mestizos, and Mulatto's

• Priests, warriors, merchants, and laborers