Independence for South America

Which Great South American general nicknamed "El Libertador" liberated the regions which are now Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia?

• Jose de San Martin

• Simon Bolivar

• Francisco de Miranda

• Francisco Franco

Which South American general liberated Argentina and Chile?

• Simon Bolivar

• Jose de San Martin

• Francisco Franco

• Francisco de Miranda

When did most countries in South America gain independence from Spain and Portugal?

• The 18th and 19th Centuries

• 1945

• The 16th Century

• 1492

Simon Bolivar was a wealthy creole from Venezuela

• True

• False

After gaining independence, most countries in South America became oligarchies or dictatorships with support from the wealthy elite.

• True

• False

What was the name for people who supported the end of slavery?

• Abolitionists

• Bandieras

• Unionists

• Sucres

Which was the name for the overthrow of a government in support for another?

• sedan

• hatchback

• sedition

• coup

Which word describes the takeover of industries from private individuals or groups by a government?

• to socialize

• to nationalize

• to capitalize

• to authorize

Which person declared independence for Brazil?

• Pedro I

• Pedro II

• Pedro III

• Pedro IV

Brazil gained its independence through a violent war against Spain

• True

• False