spanish: classroom vocab/ Mexican Independence Day

sala de classroom

classroom

¿Como se dice?

how do you say?

Se escribe…

it is written/spelled….

¿Qué quiere decir?

What does it mean?

Quiere decir

it means

¿Cuantos/as?

how many?

Tijera

scissor

borrador

eraser

Ventana

window

Escritorio

desk

cuaderno

notebook

carpeta

folder

saca puntas

sharpener

pizarra blanco

white board

Hay

there is/are

pupitre

school desk

September 16 is Mexican Independence Day

True

A Catholic priest named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla started the movement. He is known as the father of Mexican independence.

True

The war lasted for 11 years.

True

Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821.

True

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave a famous speech called the Grito de Dolores (Cry of Dolores) in the town of Dolores.

True

People celebrate it on the night of September 15th

True

Many Americans confuse Independence Day with Cinco de Mayo.

True

“Cry of independence” on September 16, 1810

True

Hidalgo was captured and executed on July 20, 1811

True

Independence Day was finally declared on September 28, 1821

True

Where’s the bell rung on Independence Day?

The national Palace

Who reenacts the historical moment and rings the bell?

Mexican President

Priest who gave speech inspiring revolt

Hidalgo