WorksheetsLatin American Independence/Monroe Doctrine Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What was the main source of frustration for Spanish colonists in Latin America?
a)
The French invasion of Spain
b)
The highly divided class structure created by Spain
c)
The lack of roads and infrastructure
2.
Which social group made up the largest percentage (60%) of the population in Spanish colonies?
a)
Mestizos
b)
Native Americans
c)
Creoles
3.
What was Simon Bolivar's ultimate dream for Latin America?
a)
To stay under Spanish control
b)
To unify former colonies into one country
c)
To establish a monarchy
4.
What happened when Jose de San Martin and Simon Bolivar met in 1821?
a)
They joined forces to drive the Spanish out once and for all
b)
San Martin left his army to Bolivar's command
c)
They fought against each other
5.
How did Jose de San Martin contribute to the fight for independence?
a)
By serving as president of Gran Colombia
b)
By organizing resistance in Caracas, Venezuela
c)
By leading the army from Chile over the Andes Mountains
6.
Why did Simon Bolivar choose to retire to England?
a)
He wanted to live a peaceful life
b)
He wanted to escape his failing health
c)
He was disappointed by political fights in Latin America
7.
Who was called "The Liberator"?
a)
Simon Bolivar
b)
Jose de San Martin
c)
Napoleon Bonaparte
8.
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
To help European nations regain their colonies
b)
To declare the Western Hemisphere closed to further European colonization
c)
To establish trade agreements with European nations
9.
According to the document (section 4), what was America's policy regarding European wars?
a)
To actively participate in all European conflicts
b)
To provide military support to European allies
c)
To not interfere in European internal affairs, gossip, or business
10.
What was one of the main concerns that both Britain and the United States shared in the 1820s? (Historical Context)
a)
The spread of democracy in Europe
b)
Competition for Asian markets
c)
Possible European attempts to restore colonial control
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