1. The End of Spanish Rule and Mexican Independence

2. The Mexican War for Independence started in 1810
The Mexican War for Independence started in On September 16 Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, wrote his Grito de Dolores—a call for revolution to get rid of the Spanish colonial government.
Who led the Mexican Independence?
What his call for Revolution called?

3. From Dolores, the revolutionaries went to San Miguel de Allende, and from there to Mexico City, gathering more and more supporters. Along the way they acquired a banner with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, which became a rallying point. The Virgin of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico and an important symbol of Mexico.
3. What became an important symbol and rallying point during the revolution for the Mexican people?

4. Father Miguel Hidalgo and other criollos
Mexican criollos (Mexican born Hispanics) wanted to get rid of the peninsulares (Spanish born immigrant rulers of Mexico) who had more freedoms, power, and wealth. Peninsulares tried to convince Mexicans to stay loyal to King Ferdinand VII of Spain.
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Father Miguel Hidalgo and other criollos
4. Who were the Mexican people rebelling against?
5. What country were they from?

5. 6. Why did many Mexicans support the revolution?
Many poor Mexican farmers and workers who were Indians and mestizos (people with both Spanish and Indian ancestors) fought against the Spanish authority. They hoped they would win more freedoms, rights, and land. Some clung to traditions and remained loyal to King Ferdinand VII, especially because of his support of the Catholic Church.
6. Why did many Mexicans support the revolution?
7. Why did some Mexicans support the King?