Which major battle led to the defeat of Hidalgo's troops?
Battle of Veracruz
Battle of Monterrey
Battle of Calderón Bridge
Invasion of New Spain
Answer
The Battle of Calderón Bridge was a battle fought between the Spanish Royalist Army and the Mexican rebels on January 17, 1811. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Spanish, who captured or killed most of the rebel army. The defeat of Hidalgo's troops at Calderón Bridge was a major setback for the Mexican independence movement.
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