WorksheetsLATIN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How did Haiti win its independence from France?
a)
In a revolution started by Simon Boliva
b)
When the British defeated Napolean at Waterlo
c)
In a revolt led by the former slave, Toussaint L’Ouverture
d)
In a revolt let by Miguel Hidalgo
2.
_______________ was the first nation in Latin America to gain independence in 1804.
a)
Haiti
b)
Colombia
c)
Venezuela
d)
Panama
3.
Miguel Hidalgo is best known as the Father of Independence in _________.
a)
Mexico
b)
Haiti
c)
Colombia
d)
Venezuela
4.
In the 1800's, Miguel Hidalgo helped to inspire the people of Mexico to rise up against which country and eventually gain independence?
a)
Spain
b)
Portugal
c)
France
d)
Great Britain
5.
“The Liberator” who led Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador in their successful fight for independence from Spain was _____________.
a)
Simon Bolivar
b)
Miguel Hidalgo
c)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
d)
Hernan Cortez
6.
A book about the history of Latin America during the 1800's featuring Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simon Bolivar and Miguel Hidalgo, would most likely have which title?
a)
The Rise of Communism in Latin America
b)
Independence Movements in Latin America
c)
United States Coloniesin Latin America
d)
The Rise of the Slave Trade in Latin America
7.
Most of the countries of Latin America were under the control of France before becoming independent nations?
a)
True
b)
False
8.
After the slave revolt in Haiti, Toussaint L'Ouverture made himself dictator of Haiti. What type of government structure would you most likely find dictators?
a)
autocracy
b)
democracy
c)
oligarchy
9.
Who did Toussaint L’Ouverture lead forces against?
a)
France
b)
Italy
c)
Germany
d)
Spain
10.
- He is known as the George Washington of South America.
- A South American country is named in his honor.
- Born in Venezuela, he fought to end Spanish control in all of South America.
- A South American country is named in his honor.
- Born in Venezuela, he fought to end Spanish control in all of South America.
a)
Poncho Villa
b)
Simon Bolivar
c)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
d)
Miguel Hidalgo
11.
In what way was the independence movement in Haiti DIFFERENT from the independence movement led by Simon Bolivar in South America?
a)
Haiti's was a violent slave revolt
b)
Haiti's independence movement was not successful
c)
Haiti revolted against Portuguese control
d)
Haiti won their independence with the help of the U.S
12.
What number on the map marks the Atacama Desert?
a)
9
b)
4
c)
6
d)
7
13.
What physical feature is marked by the number 4?
a)
Panama Canal
b)
Amazon River
c)
Sierra Madre Mountains
d)
Andes Mountains
14.
Which of the following countries on the map was not one of the ones liberated by Simon Bolivar?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
15.
What country is highlighted red?
a)
Haiti
b)
Cuba
c)
Colombia
d)
Mexico
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