Mexican History

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. He was a priest and is considered "The Father of the Nation". He took an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe and raised the first "Cry of Independence". He also raised a popular army, and so the revolution which ultimately led to independence began. José María Morelos y Pavón Andrés Quintana Roo Vicente Guerrero Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

2. What day does Mexico celebrate as its independence day? September 27th November 20th May 5th September 16th

3. Who was México's first Emperor? (Yes, we've had more than one!) Moctezuma Cuitláhuac Maximilian of Habsburg Agustín de Iturbide

4. The war against the United States started (and ended) while he was President of México. (His followers were considered "mochos" or "conservatives"). Which of these was it? Porfirio Díaz Antonio López de Santa Anna Benito Juárez Guadalupe Victoria

5. On this date the French were defeated by the national Mexican army. November 20th, 1910 August 25th, 1845 March 21st, 1806 May 5th, 1862

6. He fought alongside Morelos during the War of Independence against Spain, supported Santa Anna and later became President of Mexico. His real name was Miguel Fernández Félix, but he changed it - to which of these? Vicente Guerrero Benito Juárez Guadalupe Victoria Agustín de Iturbide

7. This woman, born on September 8th, 1768, risked her status and privileges by actively participating in the conspiracy for independence holding meetings at her house. She is also known as "La Corregidora". Who was she? Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Laureana Wright Juana de Asbaje Leona Vicario

8. The first warlike conflict between Mexico and France is known as the "War of the Cakes" and it originated as the result of a disagreement about a provisional clause in a treaty signed in 1827 in which the Mexican government was obliged to compensate foreign citizens living in Mexico whose interests were harmed. When did it end? March 9th, 1839 May 5th, 1862 February 5th, 1847 September 21st, 1827

9. These two Mexican generals were shot alongside Maximilian of Habsburg by the liberals in Querétaro in June, 1867. Which? Ramón Corona and Mariano Escobedo Leonardo Márquez and Francisco Vélez Porfirio Díaz and Benito Juárez Miguel Miramón and Tomás Mejía

10. During the U.S. and Mexico War this battle took place in which six young cadets lost their lives defending their military academy. Which of these battles was it? The Battle of Puebla The Battle of San Jacinto The Battle of Cerro Gordo The Battle of Chapultepec