Spanish 4- Culture Quiz: The Mexican War of Independence

02/14/25

What were the 3 main reasons why the Mexican War of Independence began?

1. freedom from Spain

2. equality for all no matter their caste

3. the Catholic Church would retain its privileges AND position as the religion of the land

When did the Mexican War of Independence begin?

September 16th, 1810

When did the Mexican War of Independence end?

September 27th, 1821

Who led the first uprising and call for independence? (1st phase) (parish priest)

Padre Miguel Hidalgo

Who carried out the Grito de Dolores?

Padre Miguel Hidalgo

What was the town of Dolores renamed to?

Dolores Hidalgo

Who led the 2nd phase of the insurgency? (another priest)

José María Morelos

Which phase is José María Morelos associated with?

2

Which phase is Guadalupe VIctoria associated with?

3

Which phase is Agustín de Iturbide associated with?

3

Which phase is Padre Miguel Hidalgo associated with?

1

Which phase is Ignacio Allende associated with?

1

Which phase is José Mariano Jiménez associated with?

1

Which phase is Antonio López de Santa Anna associated with?

3

Which phase is Vicente Guerrero associated with?

3

Which phase is Juan Aldama associated with?

1

How did the first phase start?

with the Grito de Dolores

Which TWO men were priests?

Padre Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos

Which TWO men do we know fathered children out of wedlock?

Padre Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos

Which THREE men have Mexican states named after them?

Hidalgo, Morelos, and Guerrero

Which THREE men have Mexican cities named after them?

Hidalgo, Morelos, and Allende

One of the insurgent leaders was José Miguel Fernández y Félix and he chose to change his name. To what did he change his name?

Guadalupe Victoria Wh

Who is the patron saint of Mexico?

Guadalupe

What TWO men made the decision to end the fighting?

Iturbide and Guerrero

At the end of the War the Treaty of Iguala was signed. What is the nickname of this treaty?

The Treaty of Three Guarantees

A flag was created to symbolize the success of this treaty. What THREE colors were chosen AND what do they represent?

red- blood of heroes (independence)

white- purity and Catholic faith (religion)

green- hope (unity)

The land the Spanish had called “New Spain” for basically 300 years would be changed. What would they rename it?

Mexican Empire

Who was declared the 1st leader of the Mexican Empire?

Agustín de Iturbide

What title would Agustín de Iturbide be given?

Emperor

How long would he be in power?

10 months

Who was next declared the leader of the young republic?

Guadalupe Victoria

What title would Guadalupe Victoria be given?

President

How many different governments occupied the Palacio Nacional in the first 30 years of the young republic?

50

Who served as Mexico’s President 11 times?

Antonio López de Santa Anna

Spain made various attempts to reconquer the territory, but failed each time. Who was the leader of Spain when the independence of Mexico was finally recognized?

Isabel II