Age of Revolutions (Napoleonic Wars/Latin American) STUDY GUIDE

Between the Revolutions (American, French, Haitian) we have looked at: What are some differences?

• The American Revolution was a peaceful transition, the French Revolution was a war against Britain, and the Haitian Revolution was a cultural movement.

• The American Revolution was primarily a colonial revolt, the French Revolution was a radical social and political upheaval, and the Haitian Revolution was a successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurrection.

• The American Revolution was led by monarchs, the French Revolution was a financial reform, and the Haitian Revolution was a trade agreement.

• The American Revolution was a scientific revolution, the French Revolution was a technological revolution, and the Haitian Revolution was an industrial revolution.

What was the reaction when France turned on Spain?

• Support from other European countries

• Surprise and anger from Spain

• Indifference from the international community

• Celebration in France

During which years did Brazil and Portugal have some fighting mainly due to political disagreements?

• 1830-1835

• 1820-1825

• 1810-1815

• 1840-1845

What was Thomas Cochrane's profession?

• British Naval Officer

• French Naval Officer

• Spanish Naval Officer

• Italian Naval Officer

Thomas Cochrane helped lead the rebel navies of which countries?

• A) Chile, Brazil, Peru

• B) Argentina, Mexico, Colombia

• C) Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia

• D) Uruguay, Paraguay, Panama

What does the term 'Criollo' refer to?

• A type of Chilean food.

• A social class that included people of Spanish descent.

• A traditional Chilean dance.

• A geographical region in Chile.

What was the date when Chile declared its independence?

• September 18, 1810

• August 15, 1821

• October 12, 1492

• July 4, 1776

True or False: Everyone in Chile wanted independence from Spain.

• False

• True

What did Simon Bolivar lead in South America?

• The colonization of South America

• The fight for independence from Spanish rule

• The establishment of the Inca Empire

• The exploration of the Amazon rainforest

Who helped Bolivar with the defeat of the Spanish in Ecuador?

• Antonio Jose de Sucre

• Simon Bolivar

• Jose de San Martin

• Francisco de Miranda