The contributions of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and José Gutiérrez de Lara directly led to — A. Mexican independence

B. Texas colonization

C. Texas and Coahuila merging

D. Spanish mission expansion

A. Mexican independence

Explanation:

The contributions of Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and José Gutiérrez de Lara directly led to "Mexican independence".

Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Mexican Roman Catholic priest is often known as "the father of Mexican Independence". His name became the symbol of the movement that led to Mexico's independence. His speech known as the "Cry of Dolores" actually called for the end of Spanish colonial rule in Mexico.

José Gutiérrez de Lara also contributed to the independence of Mexico. He is known to be the first constitutional governor of the state of Tamaulipas. He was an organizer and an advocate of the Mexican Independence.

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