La Independencia de México

On what date did the Independence of Mexico begin?

• November 20, 1910

• 16 de septiembre, 1810

• May 5, 1862

• 27 de septiembre, 1821

Who gave the famous Grito de Dolores?

• José María Morelos

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• Vicente Guerrero

• Agustín de Iturbide

What is the name of the event that marked the beginning of the fight for Mexico's independence?

• The Battle of Puebla

• El Grito de Dolores

• The Constitution of 1824

• The entry of the Trigarante Army

In what year was Mexico's independence achieved?

• 1810

• 1821

• 1910

• 1862

Which army entered Mexico City on 27 de septiembre, 1821?

• Insurgent Army

• Ejército Trigarante

• Royalist Army

• Constitutional Army

Who was the priest that started the independence movement in Mexico?

• Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

• José María Morelos

• Ignacio Allende

• Vicente Guerrero

What is celebrated in Mexico every 16 de septiembre?

• Revolution Day

• Día de la Independencia

• Constitution Day

• Flag Day

What was the main objective of El Grito de Dolores?

• To proclaim independence from Spain

• To call the people to rise up against Spanish rule

• To sign peace with Spain

• To celebrate a special mass

Why is 27 de septiembre, 1821 important in Mexican history?

• Because the Constitution was signed

• Because independence was achieved

• Because the war of independence began

• Because the first Grito de Dolores was celebrated

Match the leader with his role in the independence: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

• Signed the Act of Independence

• Gave El Grito de Dolores

• Led the Ejército Trigarante

• Was emperor of Mexico