Question

"El Grito de Dolores" was

a.
a romantic novel set during the Mexican revolution for independence.
c.
Hidalgo's nickname.
b.
Hidalgo's speech that called for Mexican independence and liberty.
d.
a song about Mexico's struggle for independence from Spain.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B. Hidalgo's speech that called for Mexican independence and liberty.

Step-by-step explanation:

"El Grito de Dolores" – known as Cry of Dolores – is the speech and the event that occurs on the 16th of September 1810, and that called for the Independence and Liberty of Mexico.

It was called to arm by Catholic pries Miguel Hildalgo y Costilla that is considered to be the trigger of the Mexican Wae of Independence. The exact words are not known, but the accounts claim it was targeted against the monarchy and meant to encourage people to stand up for themselves.

On that day, Hildalgo rang his church bells and delivered a passionate cry to the people in front, calling to revolution for liberation. The event happened in the small town Dolores (which now is called Dolores Hidalgo in his honor), which is why the event and the speech are known as “Cry of Dolores”.