Latin American Independence and Influence of the US Quiz

What hindered the development of democracy in most newly independent nations of Latin America in the 1800s?

• Influence of European monarchies

• Lack of natural resources

• Strong military presence

• Wealth and power in the hands of the few

Which technology helped to intertwine the economies of nations in Latin America that were thousands of miles apart?

• Steam engines

• Railroads

• Refrigerated ships

• Telegraph

What were the social and political divisions in Mexico during the 1800s?

• Wealthy creoles vs mestizos and Indians

• Conservatives vs liberals

• Large landowners vs peasants

• All of the above

Who became the dictator of Mexico and switched sides when convenient?

• Porfirio Diaz

• Maximilian

• Santa Anna

• Benito Juarez

What did Benito Juarez order the church to do in Mexico?

• Support the conservatives

• Build more churches

• Sell land to peasants

• Exile foreign priests

Who was the dictator of Mexico known for the slogan 'Order & Progress'?

• Benito Juarez

• Porfirio Diaz

• Maximilian

• Santa Anna

What economic policies made Latin America dependent on Spain and Portugal during colonial rule?

• Import substitution policies

• Protectionist policies

• Mercantilist policies

• Free trade agreements

Which Latin American country is known for its copper and nitrate production?

• Venezuela

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

What did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898?

• Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam

• Cuba, Mexico, Panama

• Belize, Honduras, El Salvador

• Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica

What did the Roosevelt Corollary allow the United States to do in the Western hemisphere?

• Establish military bases

• Claim international police power

• Enforce trade sanctions

• Annex neighboring countries