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History.com: Struggle for Mexican Independence ArticleHistory.com: Struggle for Mexican Independence Article
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History.com: Struggle for Mexican Independence

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Read about the progressive priest named Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla who became the father of Mexican independence with a historic proclamation urging his fellow Mexicans to take up arms against the Spanish government.

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costilla, father miguel hidalgo, grito de dolores, history channel: struggle for mexican independence, spanish government
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Articles
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For Administrator Use
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