Simon Bolivar

Which of the following quotes is associated with the Enlightenment?

• "All men are created equal."

• "Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone."

• "Blood alone moves the wheels of history."

• "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."

Bolivar's main goal was to establish ________ in South America.

• A utopian society

• Thriving industry and commerce

• A strong military

• Independent, democratic nations

What can you infer from the fact that Bolivar won major battles even though his soldiers were outnumbered by the Spanish?

• He was a brilliant military tactician

• His soldiers had better weapons than the Spanish soldiers

• The Spanish Army was too disorganized to win battles

• Bolivar recruited great generals and soldiers from France, England, and the U.S.

How did Bolivar respond when he lost important battles?

• He refused to fight the same enemy ever again

• he surrendered and was thrown in prison

• He fled to nearby countries, and sought new allies and funds

• He used the same tactics over and over until they succeeded

If you were a colonist who supported Bolivar, which of the following would be least likely to convince you to join his cause?

• His eloquent speeches and manifestos

• His record of military victories

• The fact that he was educated in Spain

• His admiration for George Washington

What term best describes the Battle of Boyaca?

• Opening round

• Turning point

• Final showdown

• Stalemate

Place the following events in sequence:

• The Battle of Boyaca

• Bolivar flees to Cartagena

• Venezuela declares its independence

How was the founding of Gran Colombia similar to the founding of the United States?

• Both happened during the 19th century

• Both involved colonies of European countries that won their independence

• Both resulted in strong nations that continued to exist today

• Both involved major military defeats of England

Why would South American revolutionaries choose the Peninsular War as their moment to strike against the Spanish?

• They knew France would help them out with military aid

• They sensed that Spanish citizens would sympathize with their struggle

• They felt Spain would be distracted by its fight with France

• They believed the U.S. would intervene to keep European powers out of the Western Hemisphere

All of the following modern-day countries were liberated by Simon Bolivar, EXCEPT:

• Chile

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• Ecuador