Quiz on Latin American Independence Movements

Which of the following did Simón Bolívar consider the cause of the downfall of Gran Colombia?

• internal competition for wealth and prestige and his wish to become the king

• interference from outside the region and authoritarian but charismatic political figures

• his wish to become the king and interference from outside the region

• authoritarian but charismatic political figures and internal competition for wealth and prestige

Who played a crucial role in the independence of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama?

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• James Monroe

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

Which BEST describes the Liberators San Martín and Bolívar?

• Both fought against Spanish colonialism and had experience with European warfare.

• Both benefitted Spanish colonial rule and had experience with European warfare.

• Both wanted to become kings in South America and fought against Spanish colonialism.

• Both had experience with European warfare and wanted to become kings in South America

Which BEST characterizes the Haitian Revolution?

• It was supported by both the British and French.

• It involved cooperation between enslaved people with plantation owners.

• It took advantage of political instability caused by the American Revolution.

• It was a successful rebellion that ended slavery in Haiti.

Which is the BEST example of the Monroe Doctrine?

• The US military largely avoided wars in South America.

• The US military fought Spain and helped liberate Cuba.

How did the Monroe Doctrine affect the Americas in the 1800s?

• It made colonialism stronger in the Caribbean region.

• It was only as strong as the US military.

• It failed to recognize existing European colonies.

• It protected colonialism in South America.

What conditions supported the Mexican War of Independence?

• democratic reforms

• Enlightenment ideas

• American support

• economic stability

Which Mexican leader is famous for "the Cry of Dolores" that led to the revolution against Spain?

• Miguel Hidalgo

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Ignacio Allende

• José María Morelos

How did New Spain treat the original inhabitants of the Americas?

• Native Americans were given reservations, or areas, to develop communities.

• The economic system provided them with enough to eat.

• Native Americans were treated fairly and compensated for lost land.

• A system of social ranks based on race decreased their opportunities.

What was the immediate result of Hidalgo’s Revolt?

• It caused the population to reject the state religion.

• It installed Hidalgo as president.

• It established immediate Mexican independence.

• It inspired other revolutionaries.