Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. The war was launched by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a renowned Catholic priest. The war was started in response to the three hundred years of turmoil that the Mexicans faced from the Spaniards. Such problems that they faced included racial inequality and the imperialism that the Spaniards forced down the throats of the Mexicans. The “ Cry of Dolores” gave the empowering speech given Miguel Hidalgo, in front of his parish church was used as a tool to help empower

the native Mexicans mostly (Mayas and Aztecs) were forced into hardship and slavery. More than 300 years later, on September 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a renown Catholic priest, launches the Mexican War of Independence with the his issuing of the Grito de Dolores, or “Cry of Dolores”. In the early times of September 16, 1810, father Hidalgo, followed by several conspirators, Ignacio Allende, Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to fight

Did you know that Mexico has over 12,000 miles of coast lines? Mexico is a country in North America, south of the United States. Three things that make Mexico a interesting place are its geography , history , and sports . Mexico’s geography consists of many different types of natural beauties. Most of Mexico rests on a North American Plate which cause many earthquakes during the year. Mexico has 6,000 miles of coastline on each side of the country. The southern part of mexico has four different

The State of Texas, modernly known as the 28th State of the United States its commonly known because of its people and culture. It is also known because Texas is the second biggest State in the United States. The State of Texas has a huge history dating since the beginning of the colonization and expansion of European countries. The History of Texas involves wars, territory disputes, invasion and many more. This were some of the common facts that contributed in the creation of Modern day Texas. The

Hispanic traditions are passed down through the generations to emphasize the sacredness of family devotion and cement the bonds that bind with love, honor, and the transmittal of wisdom. The Hispanic people are distinctively indigenous representatives of predominately Spanish speaking countries which recognize three essential holidays: Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, and Puerto Rican Emancipation Day. With food, fun, parades, and parties, Mexicans jubilantly observe Cinco de Mayo in remembrance

Spain for many years, “Many of the Mayas and Aztecs were forced into slavery. 300 years later, Father Hidalgo began the revolt that would eventually result in Mexico's independence.” (Softschools.com) Miguel stood up the rights and defeated the Spain. He is brave enough to defeat the Spain and bring peace and freedom to the people in 1821. Now the Mexicans got the freedom back, thanks to Miguel. Mexicans celebrated this event every year, almost all around the world to remember how they were struggling

Comparison of the American Revolution and Mexican Movement for Independence On July 4, 1776. An unprecedented event occurred that will change the world forever. A colony successfully won its own war against their mother nation, and became a newly formed independent country. The idea of nations breaking apart and forming new countries took the world by storm. Soon after, countries residing in Latin America also began to break away from their mother land. By the 1900’s many Latin American countries

On September 15 I went to La Bienvenida that was held on campus, in the Peace Garden. Before this year, I have never heard of Hispanic heritage month and no one meant it in my high school. The only time I heard about a group of being recognized in a month is African Americans. This is commonly known as black history month, or also known as African American history month, is widely recognized and acknowledged. This is taken in February to remember important people and event that happened in history

The History of Mexico Before the Spanish Mexico was occupied by a large number of Indian groups with very different social and economic systems. In general the tribes in the north were relatively small groups of hunters and gatherers who roamed large areas of sparsely vegetated deserts and dry lands. These people are often called the Chichimecs, though they were a

Diabetics in Hidalgo County Norma Valdez-Rosa South University Online May 23, 2016 DIABETICS IN HIDALGO COUNTY One of the most important health problems in my community is Diabetes. The combination of an unhealthy diet, a sedentary lifestyle, the lack of health education and access to preventative care services all contribute to this growing problem. The prevalence of diabetes in Mexican Americans living in Hidalgo County for both men and women is 25.9 %, or 1 in 3.8 people, Hidalgo County’s