What was the major difference between the platforms of conservative landed elites and Creoles at the start of the Mexican Independence movement in 1808? :
What was the major difference between the platforms of conservative landed elites and Creoles at the start of the Mexican Independence movement in 1808? The major difference was that the conservative landed elite
desired autonomy or home rule within the Spanish
empire, while the Creoles wanted independence.
The Creoles were willing to take up arms and
fight, while the conservative elite was not.
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What is the Bajio? A geographic region roughly corresponding to the intendency of Queretar. With special
Economic and social conditions that were a
decisive role in Mexixo’s struggle for independence.
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Who was Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla? ~ He was a priest in the town of Dolores and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence.
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What figure takes the baton from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla after his execution in 1808?
- Jose Maria Morelos assumed supreme command of the revolutionary movement after his death.