Question

Why did Father Hidalgo seek help from the French governor of Louisiana?

A) To request military support
B) For assistance in establishing trade routes
C) To promote cultural exchange
D) To negotiate peace treaties with Native American tribes

Answer 1

Father Hidalgo did not seek assistance from the French governor of Louisiana according to historical records. His movement was focused on the Mexican War of Independence and the 'Cry of Dolores'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks why Father Hidalgo, a creole priest leading the independence movement in Mexico against Spanish colonial rule, sought help from the French governor of Louisiana. Unfortunately, historical records do not indicate that Father Hidalgo sought assistance from the French governor of Louisiana. In fact, historical emphasis is on Hidalgo's rebellion known as the 'Cry of Dolores' which marked the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. It is documented that Hidalgo rallied the people with the intent to overthrow Spanish rule and aid the poor by introducing ideas from the Enlightenment. However, no evidence supports the claim that Hidalgo sought help from the French for military support, establishing trade routes, promoting cultural exchange, or negotiating peace treaties with Native American tribes during this period.