Social Movements & Civil Rights

Miguel Hidalgo Launches Mexico's Independence Movement

Father Miguel Hidalgo issued a fervent call for independence from Spanish rule, urging the indigenous and mestizo population to revolt. This event began in the small town of Dolores in central Mexico and was marked by Hidalgo's iconic Grito de Dolores, a declaration to fight for freedom and social justice. The cry inspired thousands to join the cause and marked the beginning of an 11-year struggle for independence that would mobilize a diverse coalition of Mexicans against colonial authorities.

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