Latin American Revolutions

Multiple Select

Which of the following were characteristics of the colonial system in the Americas?

• Colonies mirrored European governments and social structures

• Catholicism influenced colonial development

• Mining of precious metals for export

• Colonies were independent from European influence

Multiple Select

Which events contributed to the outbreak of revolutions in Latin America?

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The American Civil War

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Haitian Revolution is correct?

• It was led by Toussaint L’Ouverture.

• It was started by Simón Bolívar.

• It resulted in the independence of Brazil.

• It was supported by the Spanish government.

Multiple Choice

Who were the two brilliant generals produced by the South American wars of independence?

• Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín

• Toussaint L’Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Miguel Hidalgo and Agustín de Iturbide

• Pedro I and Bernardo O'Higgins

Multiple Choice

Who started the Mexican independence movement by calling a meeting in his church?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Agustín de Iturbide

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the process by which Brazil gained independence from Portugal?

• A violent revolution led by the Creoles

• A peaceful transition known as the 'Bloodless Revolution'

• A war between Brazil and Portugal lasting several years

• A treaty signed between Napoleon and Portugal

Match

Match the following

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

Haiti

Venezuela

Argentina

Mexico

• Haiti

• Venezuela

• Argentina

• Mexico