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Independence movements sprang up in reaction to the anger of underprivileged and underrepresented classes inspired by the model of the French Revolution and enlightenment ideals. Bold leaders and commitment from the people saw an end to colonial rule which was similar to South American history.  Military struggle had won victories for the peoples of South America, but royal intrigue and infighting complicated the road to independence for Mexico and Brazil.  

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Independence movements sprang up in reaction to the anger of underprivileged and underrepresented classes inspired by the model of the French Revolution and enlightenment ideals. Bold leaders and commitment from the people saw an end to colonial rule which was similar to South American history.  Military struggle had won victories for the peoples of South America, but royal intrigue and infighting complicated the road to independence for Mexico and Brazil.  For Independence Day, look up the following information:

 

1) Specifically, describe some of the causes for the Mexican War of Independence of 1810. What were the conditions like for Mexicans leading up to the revolution? What year did Mexico finally gain its independence from Spain?

2) Describe the following people/roles of people:

Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, ___________________________

Allende, _______________________________

Morelos, __________________________________

Matamoros _________________________________

Iturbide ____________________________________________

3) What happened to Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla? What is his current title in Mexico based on his history with Mexico's Independence?

4) Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla shouted 'El Grito' which is now known as 'the event' in which to participate for the start of Mexico's Independence Day. What is 'El Grito'? Describe it. At what time/day does it start every year?

5) Explain the significance of the Mexican flag.

6)How is Mexican Independence Day celebrated? What special foods are eaten? What music or dances are important parts of the festivities?

Websties that will prove useful:

Overview of the day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeROlOMHqbE

http://www.inside-mexico.com/featureindep.htm

History: http://www.inside-mexico.com/laentrevista2.htm

http://www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm

Flag:

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mx.html

Food:

http://www.mexgrocer.com/mexcocina-sep1.html

Other sites: 

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mexican-war-of-independence-begins

http://www.mexonline.com/mexican-independence.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/mexico/struggle-for-mexican-independence#section_3

You must write your information (in English/Spanish) on a separate paper, neatly and legibly addressing the information.  

You will be graded on:

1) addressed all elements in coherent legible sentences.

2) citing sources to back up your ideas (I learned xyz from    xyz.com - 

3) staying on task, completing the work during class and handing in the work at the end of class.