sep 16, 1810 - El Grito de Dolores
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“Mexico began to fight Spain on Sept. 16, 1810 as Padre Hidalgo gave his ringing ‘Grito’. Morelos continued to the struggle. Mexico won, in 1821, thank s to the courage and sacrifice of many mestizos and indios, many women as well as men. At first, Mexican independence seemed to bring little change to our lives in the north…” (pg22)México comenzó a pelear contra España el 16 de septiembre de 1810, cuando el padre Hidalgo dio su sonoro 'Grito'. Morelos continuó la lucha. México ganó en 1821, gracias al valor y sacrificio de muchos indios y mestizos, de mujeres como hombres.
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sep 16, 1810
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~ 214 years ago