Latin American Government

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the situation in Venezuela as mentioned in the text?

• Elections are held and are always fair, with full protection of rights.

• There are no elections and citizens have no rights.

• Elections are held but are not fair, and citizens' rights are often restricted.

• Venezuela is ruled by a monarchy.

Multiple Choice

Which European countries most commonly colonized Latin America, leading to later independence movements?

• Spain and Portugal

• France and Britain

• Italy and Germany

• Netherlands and Belgium

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Argentina's path to independence and government is correct?

• Argentina gained independence from Portugal in 1822.

• Argentina experienced periods of dictatorship, especially in the 1970s and 1980s.

• Argentina has never experienced a democracy.

• Argentina's independence was peaceful with no military campaigns.

Fill in the Blank

Brazil's path to independence was relatively ___ compared to other Latin American nations.

Multiple Select

Select all the countries that gained independence from Spain in the 1800s.

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Cuba

Multiple Select

Which of the following challenges did Haiti face after gaining independence?

• Rampant political instability

• Difficulty establishing a stable government

• Becoming the wealthiest nation in the Western Hemisphere

• Contributing to its status as the most impoverished nation in the Western Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which country was the first in Latin America to gain independence, and from which colonial power did it gain independence?

• Haiti from France

• Mexico from Spain

• Peru from Spain

• Venezuela from Spain

Multiple Choice

Who was the priest that called for Mexicans to fight for their freedom, sparking the Mexican War of Independence?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• Toussaint Louverture

• Hugo Chávez

Fill in the Blank

Peru gained independence from ___ in 1821.

Fill in the Blank

In Venezuela, elections are held but are not considered ___.