Review 14.2- Latin America

What aspect of the French Revolution inspired creole leaders like Simón Bolívar?

• the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity
• the structure of the French social system
• the importance of nationalism
• the ability of the French to fight off foreign rule

The highest level of Latin American society were the peninsulares

• True
• False

What was the spark that finally ignited widespread rebellion in Latin America?

• the American Revolution
• the French Revolution
• Napoleon’s invasion of Spain
• unfair political and social systems

Haitian slaves rose up in revolt in 1791 after being inspired by

• Toussaint L’Ouverture’s push for religious freedom.
• talk of liberty and equality.
• promises made by rich sugar plantation owners.
• Napoleon’s offer of freedom.

The two initial leaders of the Mexican Revolution were similar in that they were both creole priests

• True
• False

The leader of the Haitian Revolution was

• Napoleon
• Toussaint Louverture
• Jose Morelos

The area in South America remained united after they achieved independence from Spain

• True
• False

What did Father Hidalgo and Father Morelos have in common?

• their desire for political domination
• their belief that wealthy creoles should rule Mexico
• their belief that slavery was necessary
• their support for Mexicans of non-European backgrounds

How did conditions in Spanish America conflict with the ideals of the Enlightenment?

• Creoles did not enjoy equality with peninsulares.
• The economy was based on plantation agriculture.
• The American Revolution served as a source of inspiration.
• Spanish America was divided politically.

Who did Brazil defeat for their independence

• Britain
• Spain
• Portugal