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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.
2. What day does Mexico celebrate as its independence day?
3. Who was México's first Emperor following independence from Spain?
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?
5. On this date the French were defeated by the national Mexican army.
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?
7. This woman, born on April 19th, 1773, 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?
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?
9. These two Mexican generals were shot alongside Maximilian of Habsburg by the liberals in Querétaro in June, 1867. Which?
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?
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