Grito de Lares

What was the Grito de Lares?

• A battle during the American Revolution

• A call for Puerto Rican independence

• A treaty between Spain and Puerto Rico

• A festival celebrating Puerto Rican culture

In which year did the Grito de Lares take place?

• 1868

• 1898

• 1776

• 1917

Who was one of the main leaders of the Grito de Lares?

• Simón Bolívar

• José Martí

• Ramón Emeterio Betances

• Miguel Hidalgo

Which town was the focal point of the Grito de Lares uprising?

• San Juan

• Ponce

• Lares

• Mayagüez

What was the primary goal of the Grito de Lares?

• To gain independence from Spain

• To establish a new trade route

• To form a new religion

• To create a new language

Which colonial power was ruling Puerto Rico during the Grito de Lares?

• France

• United States

• Spain

• Portugal

What was the outcome of the Grito de Lares?

• Immediate independence for Puerto Rico

• A successful negotiation with Spain

• The uprising was suppressed

• Formation of a new government

Which flag was used during the Grito de Lares?

• The Spanish flag

• The Puerto Rican flag

• The Lares revolutionary flag

• The American flag

How long did the Grito de Lares uprising last?

• One day

• One week

• One month

• One year

What was the reaction of the Spanish government to the Grito de Lares?

• They granted independence

• They ignored it

• They sent military forces to suppress it

• They negotiated peace