Venezuelan War of Independence

Who is this?

• José de San Martín

• Joseph Bonaparte

• Simón Bolívar

• Francisco de Miranda

What role did this man play in the Venezuelan War of Independence?

• The country of Bolivia is named after him.

• He helped Latin American countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire.

• He was hailed as El Libertador (The Liberator).

• He served as president of Gran Colombia (1819–30) and as dictator of Peru (1823–26).

According to the proclamation, why were Venezuelans justified in rebelling against Spain?

• The Spaniards were barbarous.

• Spain brought justice for the Venezuelans.

• The Venezuelans wanted to protect their nation and their people.

• The Venezuelans were justified in rebelling against Spain because the Spaniards violated their rights, broke agreements, and brought death and destruction to Venezuela.

According to the proclamation, what was Bolivar’s mission?

• To destroy the Spaniards

• To protect the Americans

• To reestablish the Confederation of Venezulea

• All of the above are true

What was the main religion of Latin America at that time?

• Catholicism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• None of the above

When did the Venezuelan War of Independence start and end?

• 1715-1789

• 1765-1783

• 1810-1823

• 1791-1804

What was Bolívar’s viewpoint toward the majority of the people of Latin America?

• He thinks that the majority of the people of Latin America are able to become powerful rulers of their nation.

• Bolívar thinks that most Latin Americans are weak and unable to rule themselves, so they need to be educated on how to rule their government.

• He believes that since the people of Latin America succeeded in achieving liberty, they're able to rule their nation with justice.

• Bolívar believes that the Latin Americans need to rule with more justice.

Who is this? (hint: he was one of the important leaders in the Latin American Revolution)

• José de San Martín

• Simón Bolívar

• The King of Spain

• None of the above

What was a result of the Venezuelan War of Independence?

• Venezuelans lost and didn't gain independence

• Everyone died

• Venezuelan victory and independence

• None of the above

How did the French Revolution influence the Venezuelan War of Independence?

• The French Revolution showed that the people could overthrow an unjust monarch.

• The Venezuelans used the same techniques as the people in the French Revolution to fight in the war.

• The people in the Venezuelan War of Independence used the same weapons that were used in the French Revolution.

• None of the above