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Mexican Revolution 1
Mariah, Maddie, Anna
Term | Definition |
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Cry of Dolores | The expression associated with the 1810 Mexican revolt against the Spanish, a cry of sorrow and anger. Also known as the Grito de Dolores, it triggered the Mexican struggle for independence. |
Creoles | Have European ancestry, but born in Latin America. Fearing loss of privileges, they joined together,and led by Hidalgo to declare Mexican's independence in 1821. |
Miguel de Hidalgo | Mexican priest who established an independence movement among Indians and mestizos in 1810; after early victories he was captured and executed. |
Benito Juarez | Mexican national hero; brought liberal reforms to Mexico, including separation of church and state, land distribution to the poor, and an educational system for all of Mexico |
Virgin of Guadalupe | Hidalgo marched with a banner decorated with it so it became the symbol of Mexican resistance and independence, and was featured on the earliest Mexican flag. |
How long was the fight for Mexican independence | 11 years |
José María Morelos | Another revolutionary priest, sought to abolish slavery and continued the world of father Hidalgo. |
How did Hidalgo died? | Captured by Spanish and sentenced to death. |
Ayuntamiento | Mexican city council |
Plan of Iguala | called for monarchy in independent Mexico |
Congress of Chilpancingo | created by Morelos, began legal outlines for revolts |
Agustín de Iturbide | leader of Royalists (Mexicans of Spanish descent or conservatives) and helped negotiate the Plan of Iguala |
Treaty of Cordoba | approves the plan to make Mexico an independent monarchy |