Who initiated the movement for independence in Mexico by calling on the mestizos and Indians to rebel in 1810? AP World History Chapter 25 Who initiated the movement for independence in Mexico by calling on the mestizos and Indians to rebel in 1810? a. Jose Maria Morelos b. Toussaint L'Overture c. Simon BolĂvar d. Father Miguel de Hidalgo e. Manuel de Rosas Answer: D Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+