Latin American Independence Movements

What was the highest social class in Latin America by the late 1700s?

• Creoles

• Peninsulares

• Mestizos

• Mulattoes

Which event inspired Latin American leaders to demand independence from Spain?

• The American Civil War

• The invasion of Spain by Napoleon in 1808

• The Industrial Revolution

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Who led the slave rebellion in Hispaniola in 1791?

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

In what year did Haiti declare its independence?

• 1804

• 1810

• 1821

• 1824

Who was the creole priest that called Mexicans to fight for independence in 1810?

• Father José Morelos

• Agustín de Iturbide

• Simón Bolívar

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

Which leader helped Argentina and Chile win freedom from Spain?

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Dom Pedro

What was the outcome of the wars of independence in South America by 1824?

• Complete peace and stability

• Continued Spanish rule

• Independence but with power struggles and civil wars

• Unification of all South American countries

Who became the emperor of Brazil and proclaimed its independence in 1822?

• Simón Bolívar

• José de San Martín

• Dom Pedro

• Agustín de Iturbide

Which two leaders joined forces to free Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia?

• Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín

• Toussaint L’Ouverture and Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Agustín de Iturbide and Dom Pedro

• Father José Morelos and Simón Bolívar

What was the main reason for the discontent among the creoles in Latin America?

• They were denied access to education

• They resented their second-class status despite owning land and businesses

• They were forced to pay high taxes

• They were not allowed to practice their religion