Assignment 7: Ella Jensen

On September 16th, 1810 Mexico issued the Grito de Dolores, calling for the end of Spanish rule in Mexico. This day is officially known as Mexican Independence day today. It all started when Dolores Hidalgo planned a revolt against the Spanish colonial government and several of the rebels were killed. Hidalgo then went for the prisons and set 80 pro-independence rebels free. The country celebrates this day as Independence Day instead of September 28^th, 1821, when Spain officially declared Mexico as independent; similar to America’s independence date versus the actual one in 1783. Today in Mexico, the celebrations include mariachi bands playing the national anthem all through the country, parades, and the president rings the “Independence Bell” at midnight.

I believe this was very significant because it created a new country. Since then, the Mexican culture has proven to be very unique to the area and they have influenced international affairs.