Question

Miguel Hidalgo's "Grito de Dolores" called for Mexico to rise up against the Spanish for independence and racial equality. His timing was largely due to ________________.

Answer 1

Napoleon changing the government leadership in Spain to his brother.

Step-by-step explanation

Hidalgo belonged to a secret society supporting independence from Spain in San Miguel (near Dolores). When the plot was betrayed to the Spanish, several members were arrested. Warned to flee, Hidalgo decided instead to act promptly. In 1810, he rang the church bell in Dolores to call his parishioners to an announcement of revolution against the Spanish. Hildago called for Mexico to rise up against the Spanish for independence and racial equality this was due to Napoleon changing the government leadership in Spain to his brother.

Answer 2

Hidalgo belonged to a secret society supporting independence from Spain in San Miguel (near Dolores). When the plot was betrayed to the Spanish, several members were arrested. Warned to flee, Hidalgo decided instead to act promptly. In 1810, he rang the church bell in Dolores to call his parishioners to an announcement of revolution against the Spanish. Hildalgo's mestizo and Indian followers marched into Mexico City in response, but Hidalgo and his followers were defeated in 1811 by the Spanish and creole armies.