Latin America
Who was known as "The liberator" of south america?
Simón Bolívar
What was the official language during the age of revolution in Haiti?
Haitian Creole
What is the guillotine?
This device became the symbol of the Reign of Terror, used to execute thousands, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
What were some of the reasons these countries experienced a revolution?
Radical shifts in governance, social hierarchy, and economic systems
What were the Bourbon Reforms?
This term describes the late 18th-century rebellions against Spanish rule in the Americas, driven by the criollos' frustrations with the Spanish mercantile system.
Who is Toussaint Louverture?
This former enslaved person and military leader became the main leader of the Haitian Revolution, later establishing himself as Governor-General for life.
What is the Bastille?
This prison and symbol of royal authority in France. was stormed on July 14, 1789.
What famous french political figure was executed with a guillotine?
Marie Antoinette/ Louis XVI
What is the Constitution of Angostura?
This document, signed by Simon Bolivar in 1819,is Venezuela´s second constitution. It stated how to organize in a political manner all of Venezuela´s territory.
What is the Bois Caïman ceremony?
This 1791 event, where slaves rebelled against plantation owners, marked the beginning of the Haitian Revolution.
What day do the french celebrate their independence?
July 14, most comonnly known as "Bastille Day".
What did the the Haitian Declaration of Independence state primarily?
The abolition of Slavery and the independence of Haiti from France
What is the Battle of Ayacucho?
This 1824 battle, considered the last major encounter in the wars of independence, secured the independence of Peru and ensured the retreat of Spanish forces from South America.
What is the Law of 20 May?
This 1802 act by Napoleon Bonaparte to reinstate slavery in French colonies spurred the final phase of the Haitian Revolution.
Who are the Jacobins?
This political faction, led by Robespierre, was known for its radical positions and controlled the French government during the most tumultuous years of the Revolution.
What year was the Act of Independence of Central America signed?
This document, signed on September 15, 1821.