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Conquistadors War and Revolution: A Mexican Story Part 2 - The War of Independence: Empire Builders Series 2

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This title is a part of the series Empire Builders Series 2


Catalogue Number:  555042
Producer:  Pilot Productions
Producers:  Cross, Ian
Directors:  Cross, Ian
Producing Agencies:  Pilot Film and TV Productions
Subject:  Archaeology, Architecture, Canadian World Studies, Documentary, History, Politics, Social Sciences, World History
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  United Kingdom
Copyright Year:  2022
Running Time:  51:47


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The War of Independence charts the violent struggle by Mexicans to break free, the subsequent loss of almost half of its territory to the US, and the resultant decades of instability that followed. This episode examines the initial revolt led revolutionary priests Hidalgo and Morelos, who both lost their lives as a result. The later the role played by one of Mexico’s most controversial characters General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.


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