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WorksheetsRevolutions in Latin America, Leaders, and Monroe Doctrine
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which Revolutions inspired Revolutions in Latin America during the 1800's? (Pick 2)
French Revolution
American Civil War
Cuban Revolution
American Revolution
This revolution was a slave revolt against France, which abolished slavery and gained its independence by 1804.
Haitian
Venezuelan
Mexican
Brazilian
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution, a former slave who defeated three foreign powers?
Miguel Hidalgo
Simon Bolivar
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Prince Pedro
What three foreign powers did Toussaint L'Ouverture defeat in the Haitian Revolution?
Spain
Britain
Portugal
United States
France
Who was the first leader of the Mexican independence movement against Spain?
General Simon Bolivar
Father Miguel Hidalgo
General Toussaint L'Ouverture
President James Monroe
Which European countries lost some of their Latin American colonies to revolutions during the 1800s? (pick 3)
Spain
Portugal
Britain
France
Netherlands
Who was the native resident who led revolutionary movements against Spain in the northern areas of Latin America, Columbia, and Venezuela?
Prince Pedro
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Miguel Hidalgo
Simon Bolivar
What European country did Prince Pedro lead Brazil to independence from?
Portugal
Spain
France
Britain
What document was issued by the United States in 1823 to prevent foreign interference in the Americas?
Alien and Sedition Acts
Monroe Doctrine
Proclamation of 1823
Truman Doctrine
What US President issued the Monroe Doctrine?
John Monroe
James Monroe
Jim Monroe
Jordan Monroe
What are the impacts of the Monroe Doctrine? (pick 2)
US annexes most of Latin America
US acknowledges independence of Latin American nations
Europeans prevented from colonizing the Americas in the future
Europeans invited to colonize the Americas
Which of the following are characteristics of the colonial system in Latin America? (pick 3)
Catholicism had a strong influence
Protestantism was the dominant religion
European gov'ts adopted colonial forms of gov't
Raw materials were exported from colonies
Gov'ts of colonies mirrored mother country
Why did Catholicism become the dominant religion in Latin America?
Protestantism became the dominant religion
The Jews and Muslims of Latin America were forced to move out of the region
Christianity was spread to the area by missionaries and colonists
Practitioners of traditional native religions migrated away from Latin America
Why were European outposts established in Latin America? (pick 2)
store sugar and coffee
exploit resources
maintain control
house the viceroy
Who were the Creoles in Latin American society?
People of color who adopted European colonial culture
People of mixed race
Europeans from mainland Europe who served as colonial officers
People of European descent born in the Americas
In the Latin American class system, what group held the highest caste in society?
Creoles
Mestizos
Peninsulares
Mulattoes
Why were precious metals mined in Latin America during the colonial era?
to melt down into purer metals
to use as currency in the colony
to export to the mother country
to trade with the United States
Which Latin American countries on the list gained their independence in the 1800's? (pick 3)
United States
Brazil
Mexico
Congo
Haiti
Which revolution provided an example of a successful colonial rebellion to the leaders of revolutions in Latin America?
Glorious Revolution
French Revolution
Cuban Revolution
American Revolution
