Mexican Independence Day

What is New Spain?
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What is New Spain?
the area the Spanish conquistadors conquered; took from Aztecs in 1519-1521
When is Mexican's independence day?
September 16th
What happened September 16th?
the revolution against Spain began
Who was the leader of the revolution?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
What did Father Miguel Hidalgo do for a living? Where did he live?
he was a priest, or el sacerdote; lived in Dolores, a town 150 miles north of Mexico City
Father Hidalgo helped plan the revolt for _______.
1810
What happened to Father Hidalgo?
he was caught by spanish authorities and arrested; was executed within a year of the revolt on the 16th
liberty bell
la campana de la liberta
town
el pueblo
cry
el grito
Describe the revolt on September 16th.they hesitated and turned back before reaching the capitalWhat is the Cry of Dolores?"Viva Mexico! Viva la independencia!"In what year did Mexico gain independence?1821When was Mexico's war with Spain (what years)?1810-1821Who rang the churchbell on the 16th?Hidalgo didWhat happened in the early 19th century regarding New Spain and soon-retrieved independence?the people of New Spain began holding secret meetings to plan how to get independenceHow long did the batalla de independencia dura? (last)11 yearsWhat was Father Hidalgo's title in Mexico?el "George Washington de Mexico"When did Padre Hidalgo die?1811