All about Miguel Hidalgo

Miguel Hidalgo was a brave and kind man who lived a long time ago in Mexico. He was a priest who wanted to help the poor people and make things fair for everyone. Miguel Hidalgo believed that everyone should be treated equally, no matter where they came from or how much money they had.

  1. Who was Miguel Hidalgo?
  2. What movement did Miguel Hidalgo start?
  3. What did Miguel Hidalgo call for in his famous speech?
  4. Why is Miguel Hidalgo remembered as a hero in Mexico?
  5. How do you think Miguel Hidalgo's actions inspire people today?

A Visit to Dolores

Hello! My name is Penelope and I am 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you all about my visit to Dolores. It was so exciting! Dolores is a place where Miguel Hidalgo was famous.

  1. What is the name of the child?
  2. Where did the child visit?
  3. Who was famous in Dolores?
  4. What makes Dolores special?
  5. Can you name a tourist attraction influenced by Miguel Hidalgo?

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Miguel Hidalgo, your job is to create a timeline of their life. You should add all the important events in their life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!
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