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What were the 3 main reasons why the Mexican War of Independence began?
freedom from Spain
equality for all no matter their caste
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)
JosĂ© MarĂa Morelos
Which phase is JosĂ© MarĂa Morelos associated with?
2
Which phase is Guadalupe VIctoria associated with?
3
Which phase is AgustĂn 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 LĂłpez 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 JosĂ© MarĂa Morelos
Which TWO men do we know fathered children out of wedlock?
Padre Miguel Hidalgo and JosĂ© MarĂa 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 Fernåndez 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 âNew Spainâ for basically 300 years would be changed. What would they rename it?
Mexican Empire
Who was declared the 1st leader of the Mexican Empire?
AgustĂn de Iturbide
What title would AgustĂn 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 Mexicoâs President 11 times?
Antonio LĂłpez 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
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