Haiti
What nation can be called the first black republic in history?
Haiti
Who is the father of Mexican Independence?
Padre Hidalgo
Simon Bolivar's love was?
Maria Teresa
What countries are in the rio de la plata?
Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina
Who was the Emperor of Portugal and Brazil?
King Joao VI
Who led the slaves in victory over the French in Haiti?
Toussaint L'ouverture
What class of people had the highest status in Latin America?
Europeans
Who fought for Venezuelan independence before Bolivar?
Francisco de Miranda
Which European nation conquered Buenos Aires for a little while, leading to the creation of a militia?
Great Britain
What language does Brazil speak?
Portuguese
Who started the slave revolt in Haiti?
Bookman
Who switched sides and finally won independence for Mexico
Agustin de Iturbide
What natural disaster prevented the first attempt to liberate Venezuela from succeeding?
An earthquake
Who led the Buenos Aires militia and then temporarily led Buenos Aires?
Santiago de Liniers
Who declared independence for Brazil?
Pedro I
Who became a dictator over the country of Haiti?
Jean Jacques Dessalines
What is the date of Mexican Independence
September 15, 1810
What is the name of the cowboys who first fought Bolivar but then helped him?
llaneros
Who was the military leader who liberated the rio de la plata region?
Jose de San Martin
Which Brazilian leader got rid of slavery?
Pedro II
What disease killed off the French army and forced them to retreat from Haiti?
Yellow Fever
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
What is the name of the battle where Bolivar defeated the Spanish to capture Bogota?
The Battle of Boyaca
What country did San Martin and Bolivar both want to free?
Peru
By what year were most of the Latin American countries independent?
1830