Latin American Revolutions Quiz

Who led the revolt of enslaved Africans in Saint Domingue in August 1791?

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines

• Simon Bolivar

• Toussaint Louverture

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the main economic policy imposed by the Spanish government in Latin America?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

Which event marked the beginning of revolutions across Latin America?

• The capture of Toussaint Louverture

• Napoleon conquering Spain in 1808

• The declaration of Haiti's independence

• The Enlightenment

What was a significant outcome after the capture of Toussaint Louverture?

• The Spanish government gained control

• Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared independence in 1804

• Simon Bolivar became the leader

• Napoleon's armies took over

What inspired Simon Bolivar in his efforts for independence?

• The French Revolution

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Civil War

Who was inspired by Enlightenment ideals to call for a rebellion against Spanish rule in Mexico?

• Jose de San Martin

• Simon Bolivar

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Prince Dom Pedro

What year did Brazil declare its independence?

• 1810

• 1822

• 1821

• 1819

Which two countries did Jose de San Martin help liberate from Spanish rule?

• Mexico and Brazil

• Colombia and Venezuela

• Argentina and Chile

• Peru and Ecuador

What significant event happened in Mexico on September 27, 1821?

• The start of the Mexican Revolution

• The declaration of independence

• The end of the Spanish-American War

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

Who gave Bolivar command of his army in 1822 to help liberate Peru?

• Father Miguel Hidalgo

• Jose de San Martin

• Prince Dom Pedro

• Simon Bolivar