Historical Events
In what year did Mexico become independent?
1821
Who is known as the Father of Mexican Independence?
Miguel Hidalgo
Who gave the famous Grito de Dolores?
Miguel Hidalgo
Who was the dictator that ruled Mexico for over 30 years before the revolution started? Mexicali has an important avenue named after him (last name)
Francis I. Madero
What is Mexico's traditional Independence Day date?
September 16
Who established Leyes de Reforma?
Benito Juarez
Who was the president and dictator before the Revolution? his last name is similar to a beer brand
Guadalupe Victoria
In which town did the Independence movement begin?
Dolores, Guanajuato
Famous nam given to wome or soldaderas who played highly important roles like cooking, nursing, and even fighting in the war.
Adelitas
What Mexican celebration honors deceased loved ones?
Día de los Muertos
What happened on September 16, 1810?
The Mexican War of Independence began.
Who said, "Tierra y Libertad"? He was an Indigenous president
Emiliano Zapata
What year did Mexico finally achieve independence?
1821
Who's dictatorship was Mexico under at the start of the Mexican Revolution?
Porfirio Diaz
What is the name of the traditional Mexican music played by groups with violins, trumpets, and guitars?
Mariachi
What document established Mexico as a federal republic in 1824?
The Constitution of 1824
She was also known as La Corregidora
Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez
The famouls Alhondiga de Granadita is located in which Mexican State?
Guanajuato
General Santa Ana lead Mexico in a fight against America for what American important state?
Texas
What are the traditional Mexican paper decorations called?
Papel Picado
Who was also known as The Benemerito de las Americas?
Benito Juarez
The real name of Pancho Villa
Doroteo Arango
El pipila represents:
The shied used to protect the body of a soldier during the war
What "plan" declared that Mexican people would unite, with equal rights for mestizos and criollos
Plan de Iguala
What are the traditional Mexican paper decorations called?
Frida Kalho