Comparing Declaration Of Independence And Mexico's Independence Day

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There are many differences between the America’s Independence day and Mexico’s Independence day. In America, they celebrate on July 4th which was in the middle of the war, while in Mexico, they celebrate on September 16th which is the day the war started. In America they celebrate the date that the Declaration Of Independence was signed, declaring their independence from Great Britain. While in Mexico, they celebrate on September 16th which is the date that Miguel Hidalgo stood up against the incompetent Spanish government, by ringing his church bells and calling for an uprising. By far, the biggest difference is the way the two countries celebrate. While both countries celebrate with fireworks and parades, Mexicans have one special event.

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