WHO AM I?
I was a Catholic priest who gave the famous Grito de Dolores in 1810. Who am I?
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.
In what year did the Mexican War of Independence begin?
1810
What are the three colors of the Mexican flag?
Green, white, and red.
In what country did the Mexican War of Independence take place?
Mexico
Mexico fought for its independence from which European country?
SPAIN
I warned the independence conspirators in Querétaro that their plans had been discovered. Who am I?
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez.
On what date is Mexican Independence Day officially celebrated?
September 16th
What object is traditionally rung during El Grito ceremony?
A bell.
In what town did Miguel Hidalgo give the famous Grito?
Dolores Hidalgo, in Guanajuato.
True or false: Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain.
False
I was a priest who became an important leader of the independence movement after Hidalgo's death. Who am I?
José María Morelos y Pavón.
Approximately how many years did the Mexican War of Independence last?
11 years
True or false: El Grito is traditionally celebrated on the night of September 15.
True.
In what Mexican city did the famous conspiracy involving Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez take place?
Queretaro
What name is commonly given to Hidalgo's call that started the independence movement?
The "Grito de Dolores."
I was a military officer and one of the first leaders of the independence movement. I fought alongside Miguel Hidalgo. Who am I?
Ignacio Allende.
In what year did Mexico finally achieve independence from Spain?
1821
Who traditionally performs El Grito from the National Palace in Mexico City?
The President of Mexico.
What famous building in Guanajuato was attacked by Hidalgo's forces in September 1810?
The "Alhóndiga de Granaditas."
What was the name of the plan created by Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero in 1821?
The "Plan of Iguala."
I continued fighting for independence for many years and later joined forces with Agustín de Iturbide. I became Mexico's second president. Who am I?
Vicente Guerrero.
Put these events in chronological order: Mexico achieves independence, the Grito de Dolores, Morelos becomes a leader of the movement.
Grito de Dolores → Morelos becomes a leader → Mexico achieves independence.
The eagle on the Mexican flag is standing on a cactus while holding what animal?
A snake
In which present-day Mexican state was Miguel Hidalgo born?
Guanajuato
The Plan of Iguala proposed three main guarantees. What were they?
Religion, independence, and unity.