Latin American Revolutions

What were the two major revolutions that inspired colonies in Central and South America to seek independence?

• American Revolution and French Revolution

• French Revolution and Haitian Revolution

• Spanish Revolution and Mexican Revolution

Which colony was the first to attempt independence in the Americas?

• Saint-Domingue

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

What was the name of the French colony on Hispaniola?

• Saint-Domingue

• Port-au-Prince

• Cap-Haitien

Why were the slaves in Saint-Domingue angry when Napoleon took control of France?

• Napoleon believed that slaves should have more rights.

• The plantation owners wanted to make life better for slaves.

• The government took away their rights.

Who is the man known as 'The Black Napoleon'?

• Columbus

• Toussaint Louverture

• Miguel Hidalgo

What did Saint-Domingue change its name to?

• Haiti

• Mexico

• Cuba

How did Toussaint and his army gain an advantage over the French leaders?

• They had more soldiers.

• They had better weapons.

• They had a unique language.

Which country was the first in Latin America to gain independence through a successful slave revolt?

• Haiti

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Who led the rebellion against the Spanish in Venezuela?

• Simon Bolivar

• Toussaint Louverture

• Miguel Hidalgo

Which countries were part of Gran Colombia, created by Simon Bolivar?

• Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador

• Peru, Australia, and England

• Mexico, Argentina, and Costa Rica