USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Father Hidalgo’s speech encourages Mexicans, Texans, and others to fight for independence
A
1718
B
1821
C
1810
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On September 16, 1810-the date now celebrated as Mexican Independence Day-Hidalgo issued the “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”), calling for the end of Spanish rule, for racial equality, and for redistribution of land. The speech effectively launched the Mexican War of Independence (1810–21).

Detailed explanation-2: -Hidalgo is best remembered for his speech, the “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores”), which called for the end of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico. Today, Hidalgo is celebrated as “the father of Mexican independence.”

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