How did Miguel Hidalgo help Mexico gain independence?

Answer 1

He began the independence movement in Mexico, to free itself from Spain. He is to Mexico what George Washington is to the US.

The territories that possessed Mexico when it became independent in 1821 included the whole states of California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, as well as parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas. If Mexico hadn't become independent by that time, most probably those states would have been still part of either Spain, France or England, but not of the United States.

Answer 2

Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo started the revolt that eventually became the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) against Spain. His revolt however, was short-lived: he was captured and executed 10 months after he started his revolution, on July 30, 1811.

Other revolutionary leaders were inspired by Hidalgo's actions, continuing with the war efforts until it was won. Some of these insurgents include Catholic priest Jose Maria Morelos, as well as military generals Vicente Guerrero and Guadalupe Victoria.

Answer 3

He started the revolt that eventually became the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) thus helped transform Mexico from a Spanish-born-people-centered society into a Mexican-born-people-centered society.

Answer 4

He proclaimed the Mexican independence from Spain, for starters.

Answer 5

The beginning of the struggle for Mexican Independence against Spain.