Mexican Independence Quiz
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Who proclaimed independence as Mexico in 1821?

  • New Spain (correct)
  • Father Miguel Hidalgo
  • American-born Spaniards
  • Mesoamerica
  • What was the first movement of the rebellion in Mexico?

  • The upper classes (correct)
  • The lower classes
  • The American-born Spaniards
  • The country people
  • What were the grievances of the country people in the rebellion?

  • Severe food shortages (correct)
  • Over-taxation
  • Landlessness
  • Government meddling in their villages
  • What event caused the American-born Spaniards to rebel against colonial rule?

    <p>The Napoleonic invasion and occupation of Iberia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of more than a decade of war in Mexico?

    <p>The proclamation of independence as Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Mexican Independence

    • Agustín de Iturbide proclaimed independence as Mexico in 1821.

    Early Rebellion

    • The first movement of the rebellion in Mexico was the Grito de Dolores in 1810.

    Grievances of Country People

    • The country people's grievances included exploitation, unequal distribution of land, and lack of representation.

    Rebellion against Colonial Rule

    • The event that caused the American-born Spaniards (criollos) to rebel against colonial rule was the removal of Viceroy José de Iturrigaray in 1808.

    Outcome of the War

    • The result of more than a decade of war in Mexico was independence from Spanish colonial rule.

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    Test your knowledge of Mexican independence with this quiz! Learn about the events leading up to the rebellion, the different movements involved, and the impact of the war on Mexico's history. Challenge yourself with questions about the upper classes, American-born Spaniards, and key figures of the independence movement.

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