Question

Which Spanish colony gained its independence, in part, due to the efforts and sacrifice of a village priest named Father Hidalgo? A. Venezuela B. Argentina C. Peru D. Mexico

Answer 1

Mexico as Spanish colony that gained Independence, in part, due to the efforts and sacrifice of a village priest named Father Hidalgo.

Answer 2

D. Mexico

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Catholic Priest, who was a leader in the Mexican war of Independence. He actually gathered and lead an army of mostly untrained soldiers. After he was captured, he was executed on July 30, 1811.