Haitian and Latin American Revolutions Flashcard

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What was the Haitian Revolution?

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A massive slave rebellion on the French island of Saint Domingue

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Who were the two notable leaders of the Haitian Revolution?

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Toussaint Louverture and Jean Jaques Dessalines

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What happened to Toussaint Louverture after his arrest?

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He was imprisoned in France.

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What was Simon Bolivar known as?

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The Liberator

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Which countries did Simon Bolivar help to liberate?

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Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, and Ecuador

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What was Miguel Hidalgo's role in Mexican history?

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He was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest who helped spark the age of independence.

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What was a major controversy surrounding Toussaint Louverture's legacy?

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His controversial and fraught legacy compared to Jean Jaques Dessalines

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Who assisted Simon Bolivar in the Southern campaign?

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Jose de San Martín

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What was the educational background of Simon Bolivar?

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He was educated in Spain and France.

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Who was the revolutionary leader in the southern portion of Latin America?

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Jose de San Martín