How it started
When did the Mexican War of Independence start?
September 16th, 1810
What did José Maria Morelos preach against?
Doctrines of class and race
What year did the war end?
1821
What is Mexican Independence Day called?
El Grito De Dolores (after father Hidalgo)
What were Latin American Societies influenced by?
The Enlightenment
How many people made up the army for independence?
20,000, many indigenous people
Who was elected President in 1833 after the war?
Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Rather than Cinco de Mayo, this is the exact month Mexican Independence Day is celebrated.
September
What were the two reasons why people wanted to lead the rebellion?
1. Wanted to leave Mexican-born Creoles in charge
2. Others wanted a egalitarian society (all are equal)
Who joined the 2 Queretéro members to lead the rebellion?
Father Hidalgo.
What were cuadillos?
Military Dictators who controlled the government.
What year was freedom of speech and press granted in Mexico?
1824
Who are the two Querétaro members that betrayed their plans to the authorities and started a rebellion?
Captains Ignacio and Juan Aldama
After Hidalgo, Alende, and Aldama were beheaded, who lead the army?
José Maria Morelos.
What did the Mexican Creoles establish in 1827?
A republic governed by an elected congress and preseident.
When did the government abolish slavery in Mexico?
1829
Why did Mexico start a war?
Spain taxed everything sold in Mexico.
When Hidalgo rang the bells to initiate the rebellion, what was his incitement called?
"El Grito de Dolores"
What economic issues occurred after Mexico gained independence and why?
They were in economic vulnerability because they spent a lot in the war adding on to previous debt.
What are the two political parties that fought for power?
Liberal and Conservatives