Latin American Countries Win Independence

How did Haiti win its independence from France? 

• In a revolution started by Simon Boliva

• When the British defeated Napolean at Waterlo

• In a revolt led by the former slave, Toussaint L’Ouverture

• In a revolt let by Miguel Hidalgo

The French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars served as inspiration, a revolution, & opportunity for Latin American revolutionaries.

• True

• False

Before the Latin American revolutions, they were the foreigners who ran the Latin American colonies for Europeans.

• Mestizos

• Peninsulares

• Affranchis

• Creoles

In what Spanish colony did Bolivar and San Martin meet and briefly work together to liberate from Spanish control?

• New Granada

• La Plata

• New Spain

• Peru

Which represents an accurate list of the home countries of Bolivar, San Martin, and O'Higgins, respectively (in order)?

• Colombia, Argentina, Peru

• Venezuela, Peru, Chile

• Venezuela, Argentina, Chile

• Peru, Argentina, Chile

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• Haiti was the first Latin American place to win independence from Europe.

• L'Ouverture and Dessalines led Haiti in their fight for independence.

• The Haitian revolution led to the Louisiana Purchase by the USA.

• All the other answers are false.

Which of the following nations today would NOT have been part of Bolivar's "Gran Colombia"?

• Ecuador

• Panama

• Peru

• Venezuela

Which of the following leaders is known as 'The Liberator' for his role in Latin American independence?

• A) Simón Bolívar

• B) José de San Martín

• C) Bernardo O'Higgins

• D) Miguel Hidalgo

What was the main reason for the Latin American wars of independence?

• A) Desire for economic freedom

• B) Influence of Enlightenment ideas

• C) Religious conflicts

• D) Expansion of European empires

Which country was the first to gain independence in Latin America?

• A) Mexico

• B) Brazil

• C) Haiti

• D) Argentina