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New Spain
What was the name of "Mexico"?
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A Catholic priest who had enough and, on September 16th, he rang his bell. This event is known as "Grito de Dolores". (Cry of Dolores)
Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
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Legacy
Traditions Culture Preservation
Heritage
"People of Mexican heritage all over the world commemorate this important event in their country’s history" |
Que digan que estoy dormido
México lindo y querido, si muero lejos de ti...
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Tacos
Chilaquiles Tostadas Pozole Tostadas Elote Mole Tamales
What are some of the most popular food in Mexico?
(BBC Good Food) (Top 8) |
Church's Bell
What type of bell did Dolores ring?
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Morelos was a religious, politician, and military man who assumed the leadership of the independence movement after the death of priest Hidalgo.
Who was Jose María Morelos y Pavón?
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A person of Spanish decent born in the New World.
Criollo
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Así se lleva México en la piel
Así se siente México
Así como unos labios por la piel Así te envuelve México Así te sabe México |
Axolotl
Xoloitzcuintli Cenzontle Vaquita porpoise Spider monkey Quetzal Armadillo Jaguar
What are some of the most traditional animals of Mexico?
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Their heads
What was displayed from Hidalgo and Allende? (After they were accused of treason)
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The Mayor of Queretaro, married with Miguel Dominguez, she organized conspiracy meetings.
Who was Josefa Ortíz de Dominguez?
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Move Upwards
Protest
Rise Up
"Miguel Hidalgo called for the people of Mexico to rise up against the Spanish Crown" |
Yo no fui
Si te vienen a contar
Cositas malas de mi Manda todos a volar y diles que |
Chihuahua
Sonora Coahuila Durango Oaxaca
What are the biggest states in Mexico?
(By surface) (Top five) |
José María Morelos
Who took control of the army after Hidalgo's death?
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The leader of Trigarante Army, whose motto was “Independence, Union and Religion”; and creator of the Iguala Plan, with three inalienable principles: The independence of Mexico, equal rights for Spaniards and Creoles, and the supremacy of the Catholic Church.
Who was Agustín de Iturbide?
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Retreat
Retract Draw Away
Withdrew
"On August 24, 1821, Spain withdrew and officially recognized Mexico as an independent country." |
Al sonoro rugir del cañón
Mexicanos, al grito de guerra
El acero aprestad y el bridón Y retiemble en sus centros la tierra |
Benito Juarez
Who's in the "Billete" (bill) of 500 MXN?
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The First National Constitution was ratified.
Anahuac Congress
What did José María Morelos do in 1813?
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A faithful insurgent who was elected as the first president of Mexico from 1824 to 1829.
Who was Guadalupe Victoria?
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Instigator
Lead to (an action) Promp
Spurring
"Father Costilla delivers his legendary speech, spurring the population to revolt against Spanish rule." |
Si el clarín con su bélico acento
Los convoca a lidiar con valor
Patria, patria, tus hijos te juran
Exhalar en tus aras su aliento |
White: Unity
Green: Hope Red: National Heroes blood Past: Red: Union Green: Independence White: Religion
What do the colors of the Mexican flag represent?
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