The Class System
The Colonies
Independence Movement
Problems in Countries
Miscellaneous
100
This class mostly came from Africa and were forced to work for no pay
Who are Slaves
100
These people were forced to work to pay off debt
Who are Peons
100
Brazil gained its independence in this manner
What is peacefully
100
This person has absolute rule in a country
What is a Dictator
100
This famous dictator is from Cuba
Who is Fidel Castro
200
This class consists of people who lived in Latin America before the Spanish arrived
Who are Native Americans
200
This religion was an important force in the colonies, it was the only religion
What is Roman Catholic
200
Famous leader in South America who helped many countries gain independence from Spain. A country is named after him.
Who is Simon Bolivar
200
This is the term for when a few people run a whole country
What is an Oligarchy
200
This president built the Panama canal
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
300
This class of people came directly from Spain and ruled the other colonists.
Who are Peninsulares
300
These are villages built by escaped slaves
What are Maroon Colonies
300
Famous leader in Haiti who helped the country gain independence.
Who is Toussaint L'Overture
300
This is when a revolt usually led by a military leader overthrows the government
What is a coup d'etat
300
Name one problem caused by deforestation (more than just there will be no more forests)
What is a lack of oxygen, no medicine, destruction of natural resources
400
This rank in the class system was of European descent, they could not rule though
Who are Creoles
400
These are self sufficient farms or ranches
What are Haciendas
400
Name 3 reasons that colonists might want independence
What are: Self rule, more money, human rights (freedom of speech etc...)
400
Spanish word for a leader or chief, especially a military dictator.
What is a Caudillo
400
Imprisoning people and torturing them if they speak out against the government is a violation of this
What are Human Rights
500
This class is of mixed race (European and Native American)
Who are Mestizos
500
This was an economic system set up that caused colonies to Export more than they Imported.
What is Mercantilism
500
A famous Creole who helped gain independence for Mexico then proclaimed himself emperor.
Who is Agustin de Iturbide
500
Name at least 2 divisions that prevented the new countries from working well
What are: Geographic Barriers, Social divisions (the class system), lack of experience,
500
The Drug trade is most prominent in these 3 countries
What are: Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru
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