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The armed uprising led by Hidalgo began in the Bajío region of New Spain.
The armed uprising led by Hidalgo began in the Bajío region of New Spain.
True
The conspirators aimed to maintain Spanish authority in their rebellion.
The conspirators aimed to maintain Spanish authority in their rebellion.
False
Josefa Ortiz played a significant role in uncovering the conspiracy.
Josefa Ortiz played a significant role in uncovering the conspiracy.
True
The uprising began on September 17, 1810.
The uprising began on September 17, 1810.
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Hidalgo's plan included the promise to abolish tributes for indigenous people.
Hidalgo's plan included the promise to abolish tributes for indigenous people.
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Study Notes
Conspiracy of 1810 Context
- Criollos (Spanish descendants born in the Americas) were dissatisfied with the viceregal government.
- Criollos aimed to establish a self-governing criollo government under Ferdinand VII's name.
- The 1809 Valladolid conspiracy aimed to remove Spanish authority and secure indigenous support by promising to abolish tributes.
- Archbishop Lizana pardoned the leaders of the Valladolid conspiracy.
Conspiracy of 1810 in Querétaro
- Miguel Domínguez, Josefa Ortiz, and Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla organized a conspiracy in Querétaro.
- Ignacio Allende and Juan Aldama, military figures, were involved in the conspiracy.
- The goal was to attain autonomous rule through an uprising in December 1810.
- Josefa Ortiz uncovered the conspiracy on September 13th.
The Uprising
- Juan Aldama warned Hidalgo and Allende on September 15th.
- Hidalgo rallied the people at the church in Dolores on September 16th, inciting them to revolt.
- The Spanish authorities arrested Viceroy Iturrigaray due to his perceived favoritism towards the criollos.
- The Querétaro conspiracy led by Hidalgo, Allende, and Aldama instigated the armed struggle that began on September 16, 1810, calling for the people to revolt.
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This quiz explores the context and events surrounding the Conspiracy of 1810, focusing on the key figures involved, including Criollos and military leaders. It delves into the uprising led by Hidalgo and the implications for autonomy in colonial Mexico. Test your knowledge on this pivotal historical moment.
