Quizzies for Chicano/Latino Class 1

What empires exist in America before the arrival of European conquerors

• Vikings

• Incas

• Phoenicians

• Aztecs

• Mayas

The estimate population in America at the begining of the conquest was:

• 80-100 millions

• 20-30 millions

• 30-40 millions

• 250-300 millions

Talking about race, what was true according to the Spaniard colonies

• The Spanish colonies promoted racial equality among all inhabitants.
• There was no distinction made between different races in the Spanish colonies.
• The Spanish colonies had a system that favored indigenous people over Europeans.
• The Spanish colonies had a caste system that categorized people based on race.

Were persons who participated in the independence of Latin American countries, except:

• Miguel Hidalgo
• Simón Bolívar
• Bartolomé de las casas

• Francisco de Miranda

What was the Manifest Destiny?

• Manifest Destiny was the belief that the expansion of the United States was justified and inevitable.
• Manifest Destiny was a movement to abolish slavery in the United States.
• Manifest Destiny was the idea that the U.S. should remain isolated from foreign affairs.
• Manifest Destiny was a treaty between the U.S. and Mexico.

What were the consequences of the treaty Guadalupe-Hidalgo?

• It resulted in the U.S. losing significant territories to Mexico.
• The treaty established a permanent peace between the U.S. and Canada.
• The treaty ended the Mexican-American War without any territorial changes.
• The U.S. acquired vast territories, leading to westward expansion and increased tensions over slavery.

Indicate the territories that Mexico lost after the Mexican-American War

• Nevada

• California

• Oregon

• Arizona

• Idaho

What was the Monroe doctrine

• Was a U.S. policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas.

• A policy promoting European colonization in the Americas.
• A treaty between the U.S. and European nations.
• A military alliance formed in the 19th century.

Who were the filibusters?

• Filibusters were pirates raiding coastal towns.
• Filibusters were explorers mapping uncharted territories.
• Filibusters were adventurers who led unauthorized military expeditions into foreign territories.
• Filibusters were government officials overseeing military operations.

What were the consequences of the war between the USA and Spain in 1898?

• The USA lost territories to Spain, weakening its influence.
• The USA gained territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, marking its rise as a global power.
• The war resulted in a peace treaty that favored Spain significantly.
• Spain remained the control over Cuba and Puerto Rico after the war.