Simon Bolivar

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The name of Bolivar's famous letter

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Letter from Jamaica

Answer explanation

Bolivar's "Letter from Jamaica" is a significant document where he outlined his vision for Latin America's independence. It is often referenced in discussions about his political philosophy and revolutionary ideas.

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Bolivar was often regarded with this honorable nickname

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EL Libertador

Answer explanation

Bolivar is honored with the nickname 'El Libertador' for his role in leading several South American countries to independence from Spanish rule, making it a fitting title for his legacy.

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Bolivar served as president of this country

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Gran Colombia

Answer explanation

Simón Bolívar was a key figure in the independence movements of South America and served as president of Gran Colombia, a republic that included modern-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.

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On May 14, 1813, Bolivar and his followers invaded Venezuela. This marked the beginning of what?

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Campana Admirable

Answer explanation

The invasion on May 14, 1813, led by Bolivar, initiated the Campana Admirable, a campaign aimed at liberating Venezuela from Spanish rule, marking a significant phase in the struggle for independence.

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This country was named after Simon Bolivar

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Bolivia

Answer explanation

Bolivia is named after Simon Bolivar, a key figure in Latin America's struggle for independence. The other options, France, Spain, and England, are not named after him.

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Bolivar attended school in this country: Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, Peru

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Spain

Answer explanation

Simón Bolívar attended school in Spain, where he was exposed to Enlightenment ideas that influenced his later role in Latin American independence movements.

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Which 2 events directly inspired the Haitian Revolution? Options: the United States gaining its independence, the enactment of trade regulations designed to enrich White plantation owners on Haiti; the enactment of trade regulations designed to enrich White plantation owners on Haiti, the Napoleonic Wars in Europe; the abolition of slavery in Haiti by the French National Assembly in 1792, the publication in France of the Declaration of the Rights of Man in 1789; the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, the United States gaining its independence

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the abolition of slavery in Haiti by the French National Assembly in 1792, the publication in France of the Declaration of the Rights of Man in 1789

Answer explanation

The Haitian Revolution was directly inspired by the abolition of slavery in Haiti by the French National Assembly in 1792 and the publication of the Declaration of the Rights of Man in 1789, which emphasized liberty and equality.

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Which characteristic did Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín share?

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They were part of the upper class and spent time in Europe.

Answer explanation

Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín were both from the upper class, which influenced their perspectives and strategies. They spent significant time in Europe, shaping their ideas on governance and independence.

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Which event happened first? A. Gran Columbia fell apart and was replaced by independent nations, leading to chaos in Latin America. B. Spain became distracted by Napoleon's wars in Europe. C. Bolívar led a successful military campaign against Spain, unifying parts of Latin America. D. Bolívar learned about the Enlightenment in Europe

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Bolívar learned about the Enlightenment in Europe.

Answer explanation

D is correct because Bolívar's exposure to Enlightenment ideas in Europe influenced his revolutionary thoughts, which came before his military campaigns (C), Spain's distraction by Napoleon (B), and the eventual chaos in Latin America (A).

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What do you think Simón Bolívar did?

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Led Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Bolivia to independence from Spain.

Answer explanation

Simón Bolívar was a key figure in the liberation of several South American countries from Spanish rule, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Bolivia, making the correct choice about his role in independence.