Brochure

Ms. Maruca Morales History 6th grade
 * Brochure **

Introduction On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the small village of Dolores, raised the standard of revolt, demanding the abolition of Native American serfdom and caste distinctions. Although initially successful, the Hidalgo revolt was short-lived. [] Task description Using Publisher you will create a brochure that will enable readers to understand the causes that Miguel Hidalgo and others had for starting the Independence of Mexico. You will write the information as if you were Miguel Hidalgo, Ignacio Allende, or Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez talking to those who will read it. The purpose is to inform the citizen of New Spain that the independence has started and that you are inviting them to join the cause. Process description You will use publisher to design your brochure. 1. On the front page, create a colorful cover page. Include an original and creative title to your brochure. 2. On the inside of the brochure you are going to describe the causes/motives of the Independence of Mexico. Include: 3. You need to include an illustration or symbol that represents each idea 4. On the last page of your brochure, write a brief paragraph convincing the people to join you in the independence. Due Date Thursday December 15, 2011
 * the Enlightenment ideas
 * economic and social inequality among the castes
 * no free trading with other colonies or countries
 * no high positions in government, church, and army