MWH Module 3 Section #8 Bellwork

Who led multiple independence movements across South America and is known as "The Liberator"?

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Simón Bolívar

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• José de San Martín

Match each revolutionary leader with the country they helped liberate.

• Toussaint L’Ouverture

• Mexico

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Haiti

• Simón Bolívar

• Argentina, Chile, Peru

• José de San Martín

• Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia

Sort the following into Causes or Effects of the Latin American Independence Movements.

Groups:

(a) Causes

,

(b) Effects

• End of European colonial rule in Latin America

• Inspiration from American, French, and Haitian Revolutions

• Influence of Enlightenment ideas

• Spanish colonial rule and social hierarchy

• Political instability in newly formed countries

• Formation of independent nations

Arrange these key events in chronological order.

• Simón Bolívar frees Colombia

• Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The thirteen colonies gain independence from Great Britain

• Toussaint L’Ouverture declares Haiti independent

How did the Enlightenment influence Latin American independence movements?

• It promoted the idea of divine right and monarchy.

• It discouraged revolutions and encouraged loyalty to European rulers.

• It supported the continuation of colonial rule.

• It introduced ideas of liberty, equality, and the right to overthrow unjust governments.

Drag each independence movement to the correct revolutionary.

• Simón Bolívar

• Peruvian Independence

• Named in honor of Simón Bolívar

• Creation of Bolivia

• José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar

• Venezuelan and Colombian Independence Movements

• Father Miguel Hidalgo and Father José Ma

• Mexican War for Independence

Why are Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and Father Miguel Hidalgo regarded as heroes in Latin America?

• They founded European colonies in Latin America.

• They led independence movements against colonial rule.

• They created monarchies in their countries.

• They promoted European cultural dominance.

Simón Bolívar is known as the ​ (a)   because he liberated Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia from Spanish rule. His belief in ​ (b)   helped inspire unity and independence in South America.

• Liberator
• Nationalism
• King
• Conqueror
• General
• Monarachy
• Democracy
• Feudalism

How did the American and French Revolutions influence Latin American independence movements?

• They showed that people could challenge and overthrow unjust governments.

• They demonstrated that colonial rule was unbreakable.

• They increased European control over Latin America.

• They promoted the continuation of monarchies in the Americas.

What did the Latin American independence movements mark the end of?

• The spread of Enlightenment ideas

• Trade between Europe and the Americas

• European colonial rule in Latin America

• Nationalism in Latin America