WorksheetsLatin American Revolution
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
colonial leaders born in Spain or Portugal
a)
creoles
b)
peninsulares
c)
mulattos
d)
caudillos
e)
mestizos
2.
descendants of Portuguese or Spanish settlers born in the colonies
a)
mestizos
b)
peninsulares
c)
creoles
d)
caudillos
e)
mulattos
3.
The Latin American Revolutions were most inspired by which time period?
a)
The Age of Exploration
b)
The Enlightenment
c)
The Reign of Terror
d)
The Spanish-American War
4.
This man was a famous creole general, that led the South American revolutions
a)
Father Miguel Hidalgo
b)
Toussaint L'Overture
c)
Napoleon Bonaparte
d)
Simon Bolivar
5.
Who was the Haitian leader who led a successful slave revolt?
a)
Miguel Hidalgo
b)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
c)
Jose Morelos
d)
Augstin de Iturbide
6.
Which of the following was the only successful slave revolt in history that led to a new nation?
a)
French Revolution
b)
American Revolution
c)
Cuban Revolution
d)
Haitian Revolution
7.
The struggles for political independence in Latin America during the early 1800s were most directly influenced by the
a)
writings of Count Camillo di Cavour
b)
American and French Revolutions
c)
doctrine of liberation theology
d)
Berlin Conference
8.
Simón Bolívar, Toussaint L'Ouverture, and José de San Martín are all associated with revolutions in
a)
Latin America
b)
South Asia
c)
Europe
d)
Africa
9.
Before independence, Haiti was a colony of _____.
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
The United States
d)
Belgium
10.
Who led independence movements in South America, beginning with Venezuela?
a)
Toussain L'Ouverture
b)
Father Miguel Hidalgo
c)
Simon Bolivar
d)
Napoleon Bonaparte
11.
Who was the leader of the island of Saint-Dominque that led the majority of the rebellion?
a)
Toussiant L'Ouveture
b)
Simon Bolivar
c)
Richard Simons
d)
Napoleon Boneparte
12.
Why did France want to keep their colony of Saint- Domingue?
a)
The island was a major money maker to help France pay for wars they were fighting.
b)
France's elite enjoyed the scenery of the island.
c)
It was a hotspot for vacationers around the world.
d)
Haiti was a huge provider of slaves for France.
13.
What influenced the leaders of Latin American independence movements?
a)
the English Civil War
b)
the French and Indian War
c)
the Enlightenment
d)
the Crusades
14.
The desire of people with the same language, history, and customs for self-rule is known as _____________.
a)
Racism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Militarism
d)
Alliances
15.
Simon Bolivar fights for independence in which part of the world?
a)
South America
b)
North America
c)
Africa
d)
Asia
16.
What year did Mexico gain Independence from Spain?
a)
1821
b)
1824
c)
2015
d)
1861
17.
Creole priest that fought for independence
a)
Simon Bolivar
b)
Jose San Martin
c)
Miguel Hildalgo
d)
Clemens Von Metternich
18.
Decedents of Spanish that lived in Latin America were called
a)
peninsulares
b)
mestizos
c)
mulatoes
d)
creoles
19.
People born in Spain
a)
creoles
b)
peninsulares
c)
mulatoes
d)
mestizoes
20.
Who led Mexico to independence?
a)
Miguel Hidalgo
b)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
c)
Simon Bolivar
d)
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