Latin American Revolutions Review

Who was the man most responsible for freeing the continent of South America?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Simon Bolivar

• Christopher Columbus

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

What did the American Revolution, Enlightenment, and French Revolution inspire?

• Latin American Revolutions
• the Industrial Revolution
• Imperialism
• Socialism

Which European nation controlled Haiti?

• England
• France
• Italy
• Greece

What group was at the top of the Latin American social classes?

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Mulattos

Who led the slaves in Haiti in a revolt against France?

• Miguel Hidalgo
• Simon Bolivar
• Toussaint L'Ouverture 
• Jose de San Martin

An Enlightenment idea that influenced the different revolutions is ___________________.

• Limited Government

• Freedom of Religion

• Natural Rights

• All of these

"I was born a slave, but nature gave me the soul of a free man." Toussaint L'Ouverture.
What influenced L'Ouverture to make this statement about natural rights and lead a slave rebellion in Haiti?

• Absolutism
• The use of the scientific method
• Enlightenment Ideas
• The rise of international trade

* Freed 5 South American colonies from Spanish rule
* President of Gran Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia
* Born in Venezuela
Who is this historical figure?

• Simon Bolivar
• Jose' de San Martin
• Father Miguel Hidalgo
• Toussaint L'Ouverture

What was the main factor in determining a person's social status in Spain's colonies in Latin America?

• race
• wealth
• politics
• religion

Based on a comparison of these maps of South America, which conclusion is accurate?

• Between 1790 and 1828, South American political boundaries remained unchanged except for Brazil.
• Spain continued to gain South American colonies in the 19th century.
• All of South America was independent by 1828. 
• Many regions of South America gained their independence between 1790 and 1828.