Who was calling the people to revolt during the Peninsular War?
Mexican Viceroy José de Iturrigaray
European-born Spaniards
Miguel Hidalgo
Spanish King
Answer
Miguel Hidalgo was a Mexican priest who led the Mexican War of Independence against the Spanish Empire. He called on the people to revolt in 1810, beginning the conflict that would eventually lead to Mexico's independence in 1821. Hidalgo was executed by the Spanish in 1811, but his legacy as a hero of Mexican independence lives on.
Unleashing the Spirit of Rebellion: The Life and Legacy of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
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