WorksheetsReview 14.2- Latin America
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What aspect of the French Revolution inspired creole leaders like Simón Bolívar?
a)
the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity
b)
the structure of the French social system
c)
the importance of nationalism
d)
the ability of the French to fight off foreign rule
2.
The highest level of Latin American society were the peninsulares
a)
True
b)
False
3.
What was the spark that finally ignited widespread rebellion in Latin America?
a)
the American Revolution
b)
the French Revolution
c)
Napoleon’s invasion of Spain
d)
unfair political and social systems
4.
Haitian slaves rose up in revolt in 1791 after being inspired by
a)
Toussaint L’Ouverture’s push for religious freedom.
b)
talk of liberty and equality.
c)
promises made by rich sugar plantation owners.
d)
Napoleon’s offer of freedom.
5.
The two initial leaders of the Mexican Revolution were similar in that they were both creole priests
a)
True
b)
False
6.
The leader of the Haitian Revolution was
a)
Napoleon
b)
Toussaint Louverture
c)
Jose Morelos
7.
The area in South America remained united after they achieved independence from Spain
a)
True
b)
False
8.
What did Father Hidalgo and Father Morelos have in common?
a)
their desire for political domination
b)
their belief that wealthy creoles should rule Mexico
c)
their belief that slavery was necessary
d)
their support for Mexicans of non-European backgrounds
9.
How did conditions in Spanish America conflict with the ideals of the Enlightenment?
a)
Creoles did not enjoy equality with peninsulares.
b)
The economy was based on plantation agriculture.
c)
The American Revolution served as a source of inspiration.
d)
Spanish America was divided politically.
10.
Who did Brazil defeat for their independence
a)
Britain
b)
Spain
c)
Portugal
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