Chapter 25: The Consolidation of Latin America, 1830-1920

In what ways was Latin America different from other regions that remained outside the direct control of Western imperialism?

• Latin American had no economic relationship with the West.

• During the century of imperialism, Latin America cast off previous colonial controls through revolution.

• Unlike other regions, Latin America had no previous political relationship to the West.

• The ideals of Enlightenment had little or no impact on Latin America.

In what century did most Latin American countries achieve their independence?

• 16th

• 17th

• 18th

• 19th

Which of the following was NOT one of the beliefs that Latin America shared with the West during the 19th century?

• Belief in "progress"

• Belief in reform

• Belief in absolute monarchy

• Belief in private property

What event in 19th century Europe precipitated the movements for independence in Latin America?

• The forced abdication of the royal family of Spain during the Napoleonic wars

• The conquest of the Mughal empire by the Portuguese

• Spain's loss of colonial territories to the British during the War of Jenkin's Ear

• The Seven Years War and its aftermath

Who was proclaimed the first emperor of Mexico?

• Toussaint L'Overture

• Bernardino Rivadiva

• Manuel de Rosas

• Augustin Iturbide

Simon Bolivar was responsible for the independence movement in:

• Argentina.

• Mexico.

• northern South America.

• Guatemala.

How was Brazilian independence achieved?

• Through a rebellion led by the Creole elite

• Though a slave rebellion on the model of Haiti

• because the French freed the colony unilaterally

• Pedro, the print regent of Brazil, declared independence

In which of the following areas did slavery NOT exist following 1854?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Mexico

• Brazil

Which of the following states was NOT part of Gran Columbia?

• Paraguay

• Ecuador

• Venezuela

• Colombia

Independent leaders who dominated local areas by force in defiance of national policies and who sometimes seized the national government were called:

• rurales

• caudillos

• guano

• fazendas