Mexican Independence Day

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

• Mexican National Era
• Spanish National Era
• Mexican Independence
• Early Explorers

Hidalgo's speech for Mexican Independence is called?

• "Cry of Dolores"
• "Mexico needs Independence"
• "Emancipation Proclamation"

What year did Mexico gain Independence?

• 1718

• 1803

• 1821

• 1836

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

• Jose Gutierrez de Lara

• August Magee

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

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

• Trinidad

• Nacogdoches

• La Bahia

• Medina

Who won the Battle of Medina?

• The Republican Army of the North

• The Spanish Royal Army

What was the name of Moses Austin's son who carried out his plans of starting an Anglo colony in Texas?

• Samuel S. Austin

• William T. Austin

• Robert J. Austin

• Stephen F. Austin

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 Costilla'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 king

• To win the final battle of the war against the Spanish government