Cry of Dolores

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cry-of-dolores

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of proclamation?September 16, 1810
2. What is the location of proclamation?Dolores, Guanajuato, Mexico
3. Why did Miguel Hidalgo shout the Cry of Dolores?He wanted to protest Spanish rule, inspired by ideas of liberty and the problems people faced.
4. Who joined the rebellion after the Cry of Dolores?Many peasants, indigenous people, and mestizos joined, armed with farming tools.

Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority, the ability of a state to govern itself.
Bourbon Reforms: A series of economic, political, and administrative reforms implemented by the Spanish crown in the 18th century.
Enlightenment: An 18th-century intellectual and philosophical movement emphasizing reason, individualism, and human rights.
Criollo Elite: Wealthy individuals of Spanish descent born in the Americas, who often felt excluded from top positions by peninsulares (born in Spain).