Mexican National Part 1 - Mexico independence from Spain

Mexico's independence in 1821 marked the beginning of a period known as what?

• Spanish National Era

• Mexican National Era

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

• "Cry of Dolores"

• "Emancipation Proclamation"

What year did Mexico gain Independence?

• 1821

• 1803

Creole priest who called for Mexico to become independent of Spain- "Cry of Dolores"

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Which of the following battles was a LOSS for the Republican Army of the North?

• Medina

• La Bahia

Who won the Battle of Medina?

• The Republican Army of the North

• The Spanish Royal Army

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

• King Ferdinand VII

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

• To get people to join the fight against the king

• To get people to stop fighting

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

• 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

What officially made Mexico a republic and no longer a monarchy? This new government was more similar to the government in the U.S.

• State Colonization Law of 1825 

• Mexican Federal Constitution of 1824