Casta System
A person of Spanish and Indigenous ancestry
What is a mestizo?
The priest known for the Grito de Dolores, which started the movement
Who is Miguel Hidalgo?
event in 1810 that is marked as the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence
What is the Grito de Dolores?
Pre-existing cultural, religious, and racial divides are an example of what kind of issue?
ex: political issues
What are social issues
The biggest change that occurred due to this revolution?
What is the end of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico? What is Mexico as an independent nation?
A person of Spanish and African Ancestry
What is a mulatto?
The priest turned revolutionary inspired by Miguel Hidalgo, who became leader in 1811 after Hidalgo and Allende's death
Who is Jose Maria Morelos?
The date of Higalgo's death; Hidalgo was executed and his head was used as warning
What is Jul 30, 1811?
Resentment against this social class, which had more privileges and power, fueled the independence movement.
What are Peninsulares?
Name the type of impact. The war instilled a sense of national identity and pride.
ex. political impact
What is Cultural Impact?
What are peninsulares?
Who is the leader of the Mexican Rebels against the Spanish rule; former president of Mexico?
Who is Vincente Guerrero?
The actual date the Mexico was recognized as an independent nation
What is Jan 1, 1821?
this Enlightenment idea contributed to the revolutionary spirit in Mexico
What is liberty?
The aftermath saw a power struggle, leading to a series of conflicts and changes in government. What is this an example of?
The casta system pushed social divisions, which led to these types of conflicts
What are social tensions?
A military leader and close ally of Hidalgo, Allende was instrumental in organizing and leading revolutionary forces; a Creole and an important military strategist during the war.
In 1821, this plan outlined the vision for Mexican independence and the future governance of the nation
Hint: Iturbide
What is the Plan of Iguala?
The invasion of this country into Spain caused instability in colonial governance
document, proclaimed in 1821, officially recognized Mexico’s independence
What is the Plan of Iguala?
Casta paintings were used to show this concept in this colonial society
What is racial hierarchy?
a royalist who fought against the independence movement but later switched sides and became Emperor of the newly independent Mexico.
Who is Agustín de Iturbide?
The signing of this treaty in 1821 officially recognized Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
What is the Treaty of Córdoba?
Economic strain from colonial taxes and restrictions led to anger in this group (on the pyramid)
What are the Creoles?
This year marked the signing of the treaty that officially recognized Mexico’s independence from Spain.
What is 1821?