8th Grade - World History Quiz - December

What was the Caudillismo phenomenon in Latin America during the nineteenth century?

• D. A military uprising

• B. Leaders with recognition from the masses

• A. A movement for economic reform

• C. A religious revival

What did the Monroe Doctrine proclaim in 1823?

• A. Support for European invasions in America

• B. Tolerance for European meddling in American land

• C. Non-interference by European countries in American land

• D. A call for European colonization in America

What was the main implication of the Monroe Doctrine?

• A. Development of a foreign policy for Latin America

• D. Expansion of European influence in America

• B. Establishment of European colonies in America

• C. Formation of a new world government

Who tried to unite several regions of Latin America in 1824?

• A. James Monroe

• B. Simon Bolivar

• D. Miguel Hidalgo

• C. Jose de San Martin

What was the main idea presented by Simon Bolivar at the Congress of Panama in 1826?

• D. Establishment of a new world order

• C. Unification of Latin American territories under European control

• B. Formation of a new world government

• A. Creation of a Confederation to advise Latin American territories

What led to the disintegration of Simon Bolivar's unity project in 1830?

• B. Local caudillos seeking power

• D. Economic instability

• A. European interference

• C. Lack of support from the United States

How many Viceroyalties was Spanish America divided into?

• C. Four

• B. Three

• A. Two

• D. Five

What did every new territory of Hispanic-America have to decide on after achieving independence?

• C. How to establish a monarchy

• D. How to maintain colonial control

• B. Whether to join the United States

• A. Best way to govern

What was the phrase that summarized the Monroe Doctrine?

• A. America for the Europeans

• B. America for the Asians

• C. America for the Africans

• D. America for the Americans

What was the political and social phenomenon that emerged during the nineteenth century in Latin America?

• D. Capitalism

• C. Socialism

• A. Caudillismo

• B. Monarchism