Before we work on Change Agent(s), let’s make sure you have your Causality skills down pat!
Let’s practice. Can you match the proper Cause to each Effect?
Prompt 1Father Hidalgo is inspired to give the “Cry of Dolores” speech
Answer for prompt 1 Father Hidalgo is inspired to give the “Cry of Dolores” speech
Filibustering expeditions are raised in the United States aimed at New Spain, especially Texas
Prompt 2Mexican crops and goods are prevented from competing with Spain
Answer for prompt 2 Mexican crops and goods are prevented from competing with Spain
Many mestizos, indios, and criollos rise up in rebellion against the government in New Spain
Prompt 3José Gutiérrez de Lara is sent to the United States to raise money and troops for Father Hidalgo’s rebellion
Answer for prompt 3 José Gutiérrez de Lara is sent to the United States to raise money and troops for Father Hidalgo’s rebellion
Father Hidalgo becomes aware of the injustice of the social and economic system in New Spain
Answer for prompt 1 Father Hidalgo becomes aware of the injustice of the social and economic system in New Spain
Answer for prompt 2 Many mestizos, indios, and criollos rise up in rebellion against the government in New Spain
Answer for prompt 3 Filibustering expeditions are raised in the United States aimed at New Spain, especially Texas
Answer for prompt 4 Father Hidalgo becomes aware of the injustice of the social and economic system in New Spain.
To match the proper cause to each effect, we need to analyze the given prompts and their corresponding answers.
Prompt 1: Father Hidalgo is inspired to give the "Cry of Dolores" speech.
Answer: Filibustering expeditions are raised in the United States aimed at New Spain, especially Texas.
Explanation: The cause of Father Hidalgo being inspired to give the "Cry of Dolores" speech is the raising of filibustering expeditions in the United States, specifically targeting New Spain (which included present-day Mexico) and Texas. These expeditions threatened the stability and sovereignty of the region, leading Father Hidalgo to address the issue through his speech.
Prompt 2: Mexican crops and goods are prevented from competing with Spain.
Answer: Many mestizos, indios, and criollos rise up in rebellion against the government in New Spain.
Explanation: The cause of Mexican crops and goods being prevented from competing with Spain is the uprising and rebellion of many mestizos, indios, and criollos against the government in New Spain. This rebellion disrupted the economic activities and trade relations, leading to the hinderance of Mexican products in competing with those of Spain.
Prompt 3: José Gutiérrez de Lara is sent to the United States to raise money and troops for Father Hidalgo's rebellion.
Answer: Father Hidalgo becomes aware of the injustice of the social and economic system in New Spain.
Explanation: The cause of José Gutiérrez de Lara being sent to the United States to raise money and troops for Father Hidalgo's rebellion is Father Hidalgo becoming aware of the injustice present in the social and economic system of New Spain. This awareness prompted Father Hidalgo to seek external support and resources to fight against the injustice and initiate his rebellion.