Haitian and Latin American Revolutions

Latin American creoles were inspired by the ideals of

• Haitian rebels.

• mercantilists.

• Napoleon

• the Enlightenment

What effect did Napoleon’s invasion of Spain have upon Latin America?

• Latin American leaders became stronger.

• Latin American leaders demanded independence.

• Spain granted freedom to its colonies.

• Spanish colonies enjoyed a higher standard of living.

Which nation did Toussaint L’Ouverture lead to independence?

• Haiti

• Mexico

• Panama

• Columbia

What led to a widespread drive for independence in South America?

• Discontent among the peninsulares became stronger.

• the “Cry of Dolores” was published in Venezuela.

• Discontent among the creoles spread across South America.

• Napoleon tried to reconquer Mexico.

Which statement describes the results of Latin American independence?

• Latin American nations became democratic, but not economically strong.

• Power struggles helped Spain regain control after several decades.

• Latin American nations became independent, but were not democratic.

• All social classes worked together to achieve liberal goals.

Father Miguel Hidalgo’s “el Grito de Dolores” was a

• call for the creoles to pray.

• petition to the U.S. government to free the slaves

• call to fight for Mexican independence.

• constitution for the United Provinces of Central America.

All of the following revolutionary leaders were captured and eventually killed EXCEPT:

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Jose Morelos

• Simon Bolivar

People of Native American and European ancestry

• Penninsulares

• Mestizos

• Mulattoes

• slaves

former slave, led first successful rebellion against slavery in Latin America

• Father Jose Morelos

• Simon Bolivar

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

great general, helped Argentina, Chile, and Peru win independence from Spain

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Father Jose Morelos

• Simon Bolivar

• Jose de San Martin