Independence Movements in the Western Hemisphere Quiz

What event inspired independence movements in Haiti, South America, and Mexico?

• Russian Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

Who was the leader of the successful slave revolt and revolution that led to Haiti's independence from France?

• José de San Martín

• Simón Bolívar

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

Which country did José de San Martín help gain independence from Spain?

• Argentina

• Cuba

• Brazil

• Mexico

What was the name of the successful slave revolt and revolution that led to Haiti's independence from France?

• Latin American Revolution

• Mexican War of Independence

• French Revolution

• Haitian Revolution

Who was the Venezuelan military leader instrumental in the revolutions against the Spanish Empire?

• José de San Martín

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Simón Bolívar

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

What event in 1808 led to the start of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Napoleon's invasion of Spain

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

• Russian Revolution

Who delivered the 'Grito de Dolores' speech, marking the start of the Mexican War for Independence?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• José de San Martín

• Simón Bolívar

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

What was the name of the priest who led the Mexican independence movement against Spanish rule?

• José de San Martín

• Simón Bolívar

• Toussaint L'Ouverture

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

What impact did the French Revolution have on the start of the Haitian revolution?

• It inspired the Native Americans and Africans to demand freedom from slavery

• It inspired the Creoles to demand independence from Spain

• It inspired the Mulattoes and enslaved to revolt against the Spaniards and Portuguese

• It inspired the Mestizos and Mulattoes to demand equal rights

What impact did the French Revolution and Napoleon have on Simon Bolivar and Venezuela's independence movement?

• It led to Bolivar's exile in Europe

• It inspired Bolivar to join the Spanish army

• It led to the defeat of Bolivar's forces

• It inspired Bolivar to join the resistance movement