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1 Mex Ind (English)

La independencia de México

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What was Miguel Hidalgo's job? priest
Who did Hidalgo want to revolt against? Spanish rule in Mexico (it was called New Spain)
What date was the "Grito de Dolores"? September 16, 1810
What was the name in Spanish of Hidalgo's impassioned speech proclaiming independence? El Grito de Dolores
Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on... September 16
Who gave the famous "Grito de Dolores"? Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Why was it called the "Grito de Dolores"? It happened in the town of Dolores in Mexico.
When do the Mexican Independence Day celebrations actually start (date and time of day?) On 9/15, the night before independence day, in the late evening (11 PM)
What event is considered the start of the fight for Mexico's independence? The "Grito de Dolores" = The Cry of Dolores
What happens in Mexico City late on the night of September 15? The President of Mexico kicks off the independence celebrations by ringing the bell and giving his Grito de Independencia.
What does the crowd yell after every line of the current President's "Grito"? ¡Viva...! (= Long live...!)
who rings the bell in the main plaza ("zócalo") of Mexico City and then gives a "Grito"? The current President of Mexico
What do Mexicans sing after the President gives the "Grito"? The Mexican National Anthem
From where does the current President give the "Grito"? The balcony of the national palace in Mexico City
Mexico won its independence from... Spain
What does the President of Mexico shout three times at the end of his "Grito Mexicano"? ¡Viva México!
How long did the War of Mexican Independence last? eleven years from 1810-1821
What three colors are on the Mexican flag? green, white, red
What do the words "el grito" mean? the cry, the shout
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