Which of the following best describes Father Miguel Hidalgo’s efforts to bring about Mexican independence?(1 point)

Responses

He declared himself king of Mexico.
He declared himself king of Mexico.

He inspired a group of insurgents to take action against the Spanish government.
He inspired a group of insurgents to take action against the Spanish government.

He sailed to Spain to convince the government there that Mexico needed to be independent.
He sailed to Spain to convince the government there that Mexico needed to be independent.

He staged a peaceful protest in Guanajuato to promote his cause.

1 answer

The response that best describes Father Miguel Hidalgo’s efforts to bring about Mexican independence is:

He inspired a group of insurgents to take action against the Spanish government.

Hidalgo is known for his role as a leader in the early stages of the Mexican War of Independence, particularly for his famous "Grito de Dolores" speech, which called for rebellion against Spanish rule.