The Latin American Revolutions (1800-1830)

What were the Latin American Revolutions?

• Events where colonies fought for independence

• A series of wars in Europe

• A trade agreement between countries

• A cultural exchange program.

Who were the Peninsulares?

• People born in Latin America

• People born in Spain and Portugal

• Mixed Europeans/Native Americans

• African slaves

The Creoles played a large role in the Latin American wars for independence because they were wealthy and well-educated but were controlled by the ________.

• Mestizos

• Native Americans

• Peninsulares

• African slaves

Which idea inspired Latin Americans to fight for independence?

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

Who led the revolt in Haiti to cast out French influence?

• Simon Bolivar

• Jose de San Martin

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Miguel Hidalgo

The map of Latin America in 1800 shows which of the following as a Spanish colony?

• Brazil

• Jamaica

• Peru

• Dutch Guiana

In 1830, which country was independent according to the map?

• Brazil

• Peru

• Jamaica

• Mexico

Simon Bolivar raised armies to drive the Spanish out of ________.

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Africa

The governments of Latin America were controlled by ________ who treated the people poorly.

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Native Americans

Which revolution inspired Latin Americans to fight for independence?

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

• The Chinese Revolution