WH2.4F Latin American Revolutions VIDEO

What event in 1808 sparked the beginning of Latin American independence movements in Mexico?

• A massive peasant uprising led by Padre Hidalgo.

• Napoleon placing his brother on the Spanish throne.

• The declaration of independence by Father Morelos.

• A liberal revolution in Spain limiting the Church's power.

How did the Peninsulares in New Spain react to Napoleon's attempts to institute liberal principles of the French Revolution?

• They embraced the new liberal ideas and supported Napoleon's brother.

• They sought to expand their own power at the expense of the Creoles.

• They were angered and desired a return to divine right monarchy with a strong church.

• They immediately joined forces with the Mexican Creoles to declare independence.

Why did the peasant uprisings led by figures like Padre Hidalgo and Father Morelos face difficulties in gaining widespread support from the Creoles?

• The peasants primarily targeted the Creoles, not the Peninsulares.

• The Creoles were loyal to the Spanish crown and opposed any form of rebellion.

• The leaders of the peasant revolts were Mestizos, which limited Creole support.

• The uprisings lacked clear objectives and were disorganized.

Who were the two key figures, representing different social groups, who ultimately joined forces to achieve Mexico's independence in 1821?

• Padre Hidalgo and Father Morelos

• Napoleon's brother and the Spanish King

• General Iturbide and Commander Guerrero

• Simon Bolivar and Jose San Martin

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How did Simon Bolivar successfully unite different social groups, including the Llaneros, to fight for independence in Venezuela?

• He promised them land reform and economic justice.

• He appealed to a common sense of "South Americanness" based on shared birth continent.

• He instituted liberal principles of representative government.

• He relied solely on the well-trained Creole revolutionaries from Caracas.