Key People
How was the priest who issues the famous Grito De Dolores that began Mexicos War of independance
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
This is the day Mexico celebrates its Independence day.
September 16,1810
True or Falose the color of the Mexican flag is red,white, and green
True
This date celebrates Mexico Victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla
May 5 1862
The town in Guanajuato is where Miguel Hildago gave the Grito starting the revolution
Dolores Hildago
This Catholic Priest took over leadership of the independence movement after Miguel Hildago was excutued.
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
The president of Mexico gives El Grito from the National Palace on this evening.
September 15
True or false the president of Mexico gives El Grito every morning of September 16
False( it given on the night of September 15
Cinco De Mayo celebrates a battle won in this Mexico City
Puebla
This building in Mexico City where they president reenacts El Grito each year
National Palace
This women known as La Correcigidora helped Spread the massage of independence and organized secrete meetings.
Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez
Mexico officialy achieved independence from Spain in this year.
1821
True or False Fireworis and Parades are common Parts of Dieciseis de Septiembre celebrations
True
This Mexican general led the troops to victory at the battles of PuEbla
General Ignacio Zaragoza
This city became the first capital of independent Mexico in 1821
Mexico City
This future emperor of Mexico at first fough for Spain but later switched sides to support independence, leading to the final victory in 1821.
Agustin de Iturbide
This 1810 event, names after the town where it happened sparked the revolunion.
Grito De Dolores
True or false Tamalas and pozole are tradtional foods eaten during independence delay festivities
True
True or False Cinco de Mayo is Mexicos Independent day
False
This cit in Guanajuato was the site of the 1810 attacks on a granary called the Alhondiga de Grandaditas
Guanajuato
This insurgent leader, nicknamed “ El Amo Torres” commanded guerrilla forces in the Bahia region and fought alongside Hidalgo before his execution n 1811.
Ignacio Allende
This treaty singed in 1821 formally ended Spanish rule in Mexico
What is the Treaty of Cordoba
True or False El Grito was first shouted in Mexico City
This country’s army was defeated by Mexic at the Battle of Puebla
France
Cordoba