The Spark
Leaders
Major Events
Race and Class
Quotes and such
100
What revolutions inspired Latin Nationalist leaders like Hidalgo and Bolivar?
What is the American and the French Revolutions
100
Who is said to be the Father of Mexican Independence?
Who is Father Hidalgo
100
Before Latin America erupted in revolution,  what Caribbean island had successfully  launched a revolution against French  colonial rule?
What is Haiti
100
People of mixed Native American  and European descent, who held a  low position in colonial Latin American  society, were known as what?
What is a mestizo
100
“I will never allow my hands to be idle  nor my soul to rest until I have broken the chains laid upon us by Spain.”  – Simon Bolivar  How would you characterize this passage  made by Simon  Bolivar? A. He wanted to repair relations with  Spain B.Spain certainly was happy with Simon Bolivar  and his leadership C.This leader would fight to the very end in order  be free of Spain’s rule D. Spain would do anything to free the colonies
What is c.This leader would fight to the very end in order be  free of Spain’s rule
200
What world event sparked revolutions  in Latin America? A. The successful overthrow of European governments. B. Russia’s emancipation of its serfs C. the formal and legal end of European feudalism D. the success of the Protestant Reformation
What is A. the successful overthrow of European governments
200
What happened to Mexican revolutionary,  Christian priest, Father Hidalgo when he led Mexico to its independence? A. Mexico easily and quickly won independence. B.Father Hidalgo was killed and Jose Morelos took his place in the fight for independence. C. Mexico lost its fight.
What is B. Father Hidalgo was killed and Jose Morelos took his place in the fight for independence
200
When Napoleon invaded Portugal, where did the royal family relocate to and what city became the new capital?
What is Brazil; Rio de Janiero
200
People of mixed African and European  descent, who held a low position in colonial Latin American society, were  known as what?
What is a mulatto
200
How would you classify the leader Simon Bolivar  as he related to the people of South America? A. Warlord B. Traitor C. Dictator D. Revolutionary
What is D. Revolutionary
300
Which geographic feature made it  difficult to unify South America? A. Andes Mountains B. Straights of Magellan C. Gulf of Mexico D. Panama Canal
What is A. Andes Mountains
300
Which key figure led the Haitian revolution  and died in a French prison after his capture  in 1802?
Who is Toussaint L'overture
300
After King John VI returned to Portugal, what did his son Prince Dom Pedro do a year later?
Declared Brazil an independent nation
300
Who were the peninsulares and what was their position in society?
What is a person directly from Spain or Portugal that colonized lands in Latin America
300
What of the following is a similarity in the  actions of leaders Simon Bolivar and Napoleon Bonaparte? A. established a representative form of government B. encouraged nationalism C. rebelled against imperialism D. relied on diplomatic negotiations
What is B. encouraged nationalism
400
The revolution in Haiti primarily  began as what? A. Fight for Independence B. Slave Revolt C. European attacks D. Civil War
What is B. A slave revolt
400
Who led the revolution that established  Venezuela as an independent republic?
Who is Simon Bolivar
400
When Hidalgo started the Mexican war of Independence he let out a battle cry in the city of Delores, what is this battle cry called and Mexicans still do it to start their Independence day celebrations
What is "El Grito"
400
What was a creole in colonial Latin America?
What is person whose parents were from Spain, but were born in the Americas
400
How would a historian characterize  Toussaint L’Overture? A. A noble who conquered an empire B. A soldier who destroyed a civilization C. A slave who defeated Napoleon and the french military. D. A priest who liberated a city
What is c. a slave who defeated Napoleon and the french military
500
The ideas of what time period laid the foundation for all revolutions that took place in much of Europe and the Americas
What is the Enlightenment
500
Who is responsible for leading Argentina and Chile to independence?
Who is Jose de San Martin
500
Haiti won its independence in 1802, but wasn't recognized as a nation by France until 1825. What did they have to do to receive recognition?
What is pay a huge indemnity that took them 125 years to pay off
500
How did the Encomienda System  compare to the Hindu caste System?
What is It placed people into a social  hierarchy according to their birth.
500
“The rule of law is more powerful  than the rule of the  tyrant.”  — Simón Bolívar   “Whoever has the . . . supreme power  . . . is bound to  govern by established standing laws.”  John Locke   Which of the following explains the similar  beliefs of Simon Bolivar and John Locke? A. Rulers should govern with unlimited power. B. All governments must be democratic. C. Rulers must be subject to the law D. Governments should be based on the laws of God.
What is c. Rulers must be subject to the law
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