Focusing on the Independence, Reform, Revolution Panel of this artwork, analyze the The role of priests in the War of Independence about the 1. The War of Independence (1810–21).
= The role of priests in the War of Independence One respected historian claims that 400 priests supported the War of Independence. The reason for priests leading the war is first of all because they were the leaders of the society at the time and secondly they personally, including Miguel Hidalgo, had suffered financially when the French (Bourbon) administration in Spain had imposed ruinous financial policies to pay for the war with England. Generally the War of Independence was supported by parish priests who were born in Mexico either Criollo people, generally with two Spanish parents like Hidalgo, or priest with mixed racial lineage,  Mestizos like Morelos supported the war.  On the other hand, the high level priest, born in Spain (Peninsulares or Gachupines) like Bishop of Antequera, Antonio Bergosa y Jordán opposed independence.
Criollo people independence War of Independence Antonio Bergosa y Jordán Independence opposed Antequera Peninsulares Morelos Mestizo Miguel Hidalgo