Cuestionario sobre el Batallón de San Patricio

In what year was tribute paid to the soldiers of the San Patricio Battalion in Mexico?

• 1987

• 1995

• 1997

• 2000

Who was the president of Mexico who presided over the ceremony in 1997?

• Lázaro Cárdenas

• Ernesto Zedillo

• Vicente Fox

• Carlos Salinas

What ideals did the members of the San Patricio Battalion defend?

• Freedom and justice

• Injustice and oppression

• Wealth and power

• Peace and harmony

What was the name of the leader of the San Patricio Battalion?

• John O’Reilly

• Francisco Moreno

• Antonio López

• Seán O’Huighinn

What symbol was present on the flag of the San Patricio Battalion?

• A snake

• A harp

• A cross

• An eagle

Which battle is mentioned as one of the bloodiest in which the San Patricios participated?

• Battle of Veracruz

• Battle of Monterrey

• Battle of Churubusco

• Battle of Angostura

How many San Patricios were sentenced to death after the trial in San Ángel?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What punishment did the San Patricios receive who were not sentenced to death?

• Exile

• Forced labor

• Life imprisonment

• Whippings and branding

What happened to the San Patricios after the Battle of Churubusco?

• They joined the American forces

• They were released

• They were captured and tried

• They retreated to Ireland

What is commemorated every September 12th in Mexico?

• The sacrifice of the San Patricios

• The end of the war

• The battle of Churubusco

• The independence of Mexico