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Mexican Revolution

Quiz by Greg Williford

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  • Q1
    Who delivered the famous "El Grito de Dolores" that sparked the Mexican Revolution against Spanish rule?
    Pancho Villa, a famous military leader from the north
    Emiliano Zapata, a leader during the later revolution
    Miguel Hidalgo, a Catholic priest who rallied the people against Spanish rule
    Francisco Madero, an early revolutionary leader
    30s
  • Q2
    On what date did Miguel Hidalgo deliver "El Grito de Dolores," marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence?
    September 16, 1810
    August 21, 1810
    May 5, 1862
    November 20, 1910
    30s
  • Q3
    What did "El Grito" symbolize in the context of Mexican history?
    It marked the end of the Mexican Revolution
    It was the signing of the Mexican Constitution of 1917
    It signified the French invasion of Mexico
    It symbolized the beginning of the struggle for independence from Spain
    30s
  • Q4
    Who was the leader of the southern revolutionary forces during the Mexican Revolution?
    Emiliano Zapata, who fought for land reforms and the rights of peasants
    Pancho Villa, who led forces in the north
    Francisco Madero, an advocate for democracy
    Venustiano Carranza, a president during the revolution
    30s
  • Q5
    Who led the revolutionary forces in the northern part of Mexico?
    Pancho Villa, a military leader known for his cavalry raids and tactics
    Emiliano Zapata, the southern revolutionary leader
    Benito Juárez, a former president of Mexico
    Francisco Madero, the initiator of the revolution
    30s
  • Q6
    What was one of the major results of the Mexican Constitution of 1917?
    It introduced significant land reforms, benefiting the peasants
    It led to the establishment of a dictatorship
    It created an alliance with foreign powers
    It officially ended the revolution
    30s
  • Q7
    How long did Porfirio Díaz serve as president of Mexico, a tenure that sparked the revolution?
    5 years, marked by progressive reforms
    10 years, with a focus on democracy
    20 years, with moderate reforms
    30 years, during which he ruled with an authoritarian regime
    30s
  • Q8
    Who was assassinated in 1913, leading to increased turmoil during the revolution?
    Pancho Villa, the revolutionary leader in the north
    Emiliano Zapata, the revolutionary leader in the south
    Francisco Madero, the leader who first initiated the revolution
    Porfirio Díaz, the longtime dictator of Mexico
    30s
  • Q9
    Who created "El Plan de Ayala," a document advocating for land reforms during the revolution?
    Emiliano Zapata, who focused on returning land to peasants
    Francisco Madero, who called for democratic reforms
    Venustiano Carranza, a leader during the revolution
    Pancho Villa, a northern revolutionary leader
    30s
  • Q10
    What was one of the primary goals of the Mexican Revolution?
    To implement land reforms and return land to the peasants
    To preserve the monarchy in Mexico
    To increase taxes on the wealthy
    To establish industrial control over the economy
    30s
  • Q11
    In what year did the Mexican Revolution officially end?
    1920, with the implementation of new reforms and the end of major conflict
    1930, when all revolutionary leaders had passed
    1905, before the revolution officially started
    1910, the same year the revolution began
    30s
  • Q12
    What was the name of the regime led by Porfirio Díaz?
    The New Republic, a reformist regime
    The Dictatorship, a military government
    The Porfiriato, known for its authoritarian rule and focus on modernization
    The Republic, a short-lived government
    30s
  • Q13
    Where did Miguel Hidalgo deliver "El Grito" that initiated the Mexican Revolution?
    Dolores, a small town where he called for revolution
    Mexico City, the capital of Mexico
    Veracruz, a port city on the coast
    Puebla, the site of a later important battle
    30s
  • Q14
    What was Emiliano Zapata’s famous slogan that encapsulated his goals?
    "For the People," promoting national unity
    "Fight for Freedom," calling for independence from foreign powers
    "Liberty and Justice," focusing on democratic reforms
    "Land and Freedom," advocating for the redistribution of land to the poor
    30s
  • Q15
    Which group was the primary supporter of the Mexican Revolution?
    Foreign investors, who wanted more control over the economy
    The peasants, who sought land reforms and an end to exploitation
    The aristocrats, who supported the status quo
    Government officials, who wanted to maintain power
    30s

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