What was the strength of Hidalgo's gathered army?
90,000
10,000
1,000,000
5,000
Answer
On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the state of Guanajuato, called for a rebellion against the Spanish colonial government in Mexico. Hidalgo's army quickly grew to 90,000, and he was able to capture several cities. However, his forces were eventually defeated by Spanish troops, and Hidalgo was executed in 1811.
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