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Dec 2019
48m 8s

Father Miguel Hidalgo

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For centuries, Mexico lived under the rule of Spain. In that time, a discriminatory caste system was created to keep non-Europeans in their place. However, one priest, inspired by the thinkers of the Enlightenment, would cast the first stone and help bring about Mexico’s independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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