This map shows the approximate area of Latin America; from the southern region of North America to the southern tip of South America.

• True

• False

Which of the following figures played major roles in the Latin American revolutions?

• Father Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Francisco de Miranda

This early Latin American revolutionary was inspired by the recent political freedom of the United States.

• Father Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Francisco de Miranda

This Latin American revolutionary led the army that freed Venezuela.

• Father Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Francisco de Miranda

This Latin American revolutionary was regarded as a hero in Argentina.

• Father Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Francisco de Miranda

This was the father of Mexican independence; they led a rebellion against Spanish rule.

• Father Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Francisco de Miranda

They were known as "The Liberator" and helped gain independence for Venezuela.

• Father Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Francisco de Miranda

They were military strongmen (dictators) of South America, who raised armies & forced themselves into positions of power.

• Soldado

• Arma de Fuerte

• Caudillos

• Cambio

This is the typical outcome for Latin American nations after they were liberated.

• Citizens electing their own leaders.

• The Spanish king returning with a larger army.

• Dictators forcing themselves into positions of power.

• Very little changed after liberation.

These were the two major European nations present in Latin America before revolution occurred.

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain