The priest of Delores and the first leader of the war for Mexican Independence. In 1810 he lead the first unorganized poorly armed rebels against the Spanish, which lead to few victories and he suffered a great loss where he was caught and executed.
100
The mother country of Mexico that was invaded by Napoleon in 1808.
Spain
100
Name of Mexican Independence holiday in Spanish
Grito de Delores
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The first rebel campaign fought in the Sierra de las Cruses mountains in 1810 between the troops Hidalgo and Allende against the royalist troops of General Torcuato Trujillo
The Battle of Monte de las Cruces
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Number of years Hidalgo’s head was on display on a corner of a granary (Alhóndiga de Granaditas in Guanajuato) before being taken down.
10
200
After Miguel Hidalgo's death, who was the mantle passed on to.
Jose Morelos
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The location of Miguel Hidalgo's "Grito" in 1810 that began the rebellion.
Delores
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The number of casualties
2000
200
What is the battle which non-Mexican native were fighting against Spanish authority in Mexico in 1813, also is known as the bloodiest and deadliest battle?
The Battle of Medina
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Who was Felix Calleja
He was a Spanish military leader who led the royalists against the rebels. He also effectively kept the lid on the rebellion throughout the period of Spain’s greatest weakness.
300
Hidalgo's destination that he never reached with his peasant Army.
Mexico City
300
Celebratory oxen themed activity on Grito de Dolores
Bullfighting
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In 1821, the peace treaty proposed between Mexico and Spain
Plain of Iguala
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Which Spanish general changed sides and joined the rebels in 1820?
Augustin de Itrubide
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The "bridge" where Hidalgo was taken captive to be executed.
Calderon Bridge
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Nickname given to Peninsulares
Gachupines
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A Spanish failing attempt at regaining control over Mexico after the Plan of Iguala
The Battle of Azcapotzalco
500
Who stopped Spain's one attempt to reclaim Mexico during the political unrest?
Santa Anna
500
The landing location of the Spaniards in 1827 with hopes of regaining. Mexico, before they were defeated by Santa Anna's Mexican troops
Tampico
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Meaning of Grito de Dolores in English.
Cry of Delores
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The treaty Spanish official signed to finally recognize Mexico as an independent country and ended the war in September 1821.