WorksheetsLatin American Revolutions
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which nation had the most influence on the colonization of Latin America in the 1500s?
Spain
France
England
Netherlands
The struggles for political independence in Latin America during the early 1800s were most directly influenced by the
Berlin Conference
doctrine of liberation theology
American and French Revolutions
writings of Count Camillo di Cavour
A. Toussaint L’Ouverture declares Haiti independent.
B. Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen is written in France. (French Revolution)
C. The thirteen colonies (America) gain independence from Great Britain.
D. Simón Bolívar frees Colombia from Spanish rule.
What is the correct chronological order for these events?
A → B → D → C
C → B → A → D
A → D → C → B
D → C → B → A
Which geographic factor most limited the growth of Latin American unity in the early 19th century?
the region’s diverse land forms
most of the region’s rivers flowed north to south
the region’s location close to the equator
the region’s lack of natural resources
One similarity in the actions of Simón Bolívar and Napoleon Bonaparte is that both leaders
encouraged nationalism
relied on diplomatic negotiations
established a representative form of government
rebelled against imperialism
Why, in 1807, did the entire Portuguese royal family flee to Brazil?
Massive earthquake in Lisbon.
Revolution.
An invasion by Napoleon.
Need for a vacation.
Rousseau believed that men were naturally born good and called this:
the "state of nature"
being born again
general will
Great Chain of Being
According to Rousseau, what corrupted man? (What made them vain, jealous, etc.)
civilization
nature
the devil
the family
Philosophers called this an agreement between people and the government.
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that people are entitled to natural laws that government can't revoke (take away).
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that people are born good and then society corrupts them.
___ started the Mexican Independence movement by leading an uprising to help end slavery and create better conditions for Native Americans.
Simon Bolivar
Jose de San Martin
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Toussaint L'Ouverture
___ started the movement to free South American countries from Spanish control. Venezuela, Colombia, & Peru were formed.
Simon Bolivar
Jose de San Martin
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Toussaint L'Ouverture
___ was an Argentinian who helped free Southern South America. Argentina, Chile, and Peru were formed.
Simon Bolivar
Jose de San Martin
Father Miguel Hidalgo
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Simon Bolivar's dream was to unite these countries into one "Gran Colombia" (one nation).
Panama, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador
Haiti, Santo Domingo, Cuba, and Panama
Haiti, Chile, Argentina, and Panama
Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, and Ecuador
These were the Spanish Colonies.
An Argentinian Military leader, _____ played a key role in gaining independence from Spain for South America.
What was Simon Bolivar's nickname?
The Freer
The Fighter
The General
The Libertador
Dom Pedro and the Portuguese royal family declared independence in what country?
Venezuela
Peru
Brazil
Brazil is the only country in South America that speaks Portuguese as its primary language.
true
false
