Latin American Peoples Win Independence_1800s

Political ideas coming from the successful _____ in the North America influenced Latin America.

• revolution

• war

• movement

• demonstration

Between 1807 and 1825, a series of revolts enabled most of Latin America to become

• independent

• dependent

• a constitutional monarchy

• a limited monarchy colony

mestizo

• people of European and Indian descent

• people of creole and Indian descent

• people of creole and European descent

• people of creole and African descent

Look at the people portrayed in the mural. What does the artist suggest about the Mexican revolt against the Spanish?

• It was condemned by the Catholic Church.

• Only the poor fought against Spanish rule.

• People of all classes fought against Spanish rule.

• Only Indians fought Spanish rule.

What caused the creoles in Latin America to rebel against Spain?

• resented the peninsulares power

• Enlightenment Ideas

• the American and French Revolutions

• no loyalty to Joseph Bonaparte

• resented the power of King Ferdinand VII

What was a major influence in the Latin American revolutions?

• economic patterns of monopoly

• Free Masonry

• the Napoleonic Wars

• the increasing power of the creoles

Why were creole elites interested in revolutionary ideals?

• a feeling of being second in opportunities

• a desire to control their lands

• inspiring sentiments from the American Revolution

• to limit the power of the king

• to negotiate with the Napoleonic administration

What did Napoleon's war have to do with the beginning of the independence movement in Latin America?

• overthrowing the monarchies in Spain and Portugal

• sharing the Napoleonic code

• the opposition of the English

According to your physical map, which region must have had more difficulties in the fight for independence due to its physical features?

• New Spain

• Central America

• South America

Which two men led the South American fight for independence?

• Miguel Hidalgo and José Maria Morelos

• Simón Bolivar and José de San Martín

• Toussaint L'Overture and Giuseppe Garibaldi