LAVC2 - Latin American Revolutions

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Beliefs of the Enlightenment

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(b) Characteristics of the Dark Ages

• Liberty
• Equality
• Progress
• Reason
• Superstition

• Ignorance
• Tradition

The Enlightenment ideas inspired revolutions in Latin America.

• The Enlightenment ideas had no impact on Latin America.
• Revolutions in Latin America were solely inspired by indigenous cultures.
• No, the Enlightenment ideas were only relevant in Europe.

• Yes, the Enlightenment ideas inspired revolutions in Latin America.

When did the majority of the Latin American Independence movements occur?

Hint: Look at the image for a clue.

• Early 20th century (1900-1920)
• Mid 19th century (1830-1850)
• Early 19th century (1808-1826)
• Late 18th century (1776-1800)

The Declaration of Independence exemplifies many of the Enlightenment ideals.

Hint: Look at the image for a clue.

• Yes, the Declaration of Independence exemplifies Enlightenment ideals.

• No, the Declaration of Independence promotes absolute monarchy.

• No, the Declaration of Independence rejects Enlightenment ideals.

Match the revolutionary with the area where they fought for independence.

• Haiti

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• Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, etc.

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• Argentina, Chile, Peru, etc.

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Why was the Haitian Revolution under Toussaint L'Ouverture so important?

• It was a minor event with little impact on global history.
• It marked the beginning of European colonization in the Americas.
• It resulted in the establishment of a monarchy in Haiti.
• it was the first successful slave revolt, leading to Haiti's independence and inspiring global movements against slavery and colonialism.

Put the following eras in order from the earliest to the latest.

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What were the main inspirations for the Latin American Revolutions?

• Colonial rule by Spain and Portugal
• Economic prosperity from trade
• Religious conflicts in Europe
• Enlightenment ideas, American and French Revolutions, desire for independence.

Put the social hierarchy in Latin America in the 1800s in the correct order.

a

b

c

d

Mestizos and Mulattoes

Creoles

Enslaved people and native people

Peninsulares

The creole peoples in Latin America were happy with colonial rule.

• Yes, the creole peoples supported colonial rule.
• The creole peoples were indifferent to colonial rule.
• No, the creole peoples were not happy with colonial rule. In fact, their discontent led to revolution.