Independence Movements Overview

What year did India gain independence from British rule?

• 1950

• 1947

• 1935

• 1962

Which document declared the independence of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What was the primary cause of the Latin American independence movements?

• Support from European monarchies

• Desire for territorial expansion

• Influence of Enlightenment ideas and dissatisfaction with colonial rule.

• Economic benefits of colonialism

Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Henri Christophe

• Toussaint Louverture

• Alexandre Pétion

Which country was the first to gain independence in Africa?

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• Kenya

• Ghana