Latin American History
This Spanish Aristocrat was born in 1783 and is known as the “Liberator of Latin America
Who was Simon Bolivar?
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro was captured on this date
What is January 3rd, 2026
This early 17th-century agreement established self-government for Pilgrims in Plymouth.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
This case established judicial review in 1803.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
In April 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Barbara v. Trump, a case challenging an executive order that seeks to end this type of "automatic" citizenship for those born on U.S. soil.
What is birthright citizenship?
This Latin American Nation has won the most World Cups in the World with Five wins.
What is Brazil?
The current President of Argentina, Javier Milei, became synonymous with this tool during the campaign.
What is a Chainsaw?
This 1819 Supreme Court case established federal supremacy over the states and upheld the national bank.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
This case ended school segregation.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
A federal court recently issued an injunction against ICE at this Florida detention facility, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz," regarding access to legal counsel.
What is the Everglades Detention Facility?
This United States President was the driving force behind the construction of the Panama Canal
Who was Theodore Roosevelt
There is an ongoing territorial dispute over the region of Essequibo between these two Latin American Nations.
What is Venezuela and Guyana
These essays, written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, argued for ratification of the Constitution.
What are the Federalist Papers?
This case guaranteed the right to an attorney for criminal defendants.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
Control over this critical waterway has become a central point of tension, with the U.S. hitting targets to ensure it remains open for global energy supplies.
What is the Strait of Hormuz?
SANTI SPECIALLLL: Santi split his childhood between these two Colombian cities:
What is Bogota and Medellin
This former guerrilla member became president of Colombia in 2022 and is frequently trading jabs with President Trump.
Who is Gustavo Petro?
This rebellion in 1786 highlighted weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
What is Shays’ Rebellion?
This case allowed symbolic speech, including wearing armbands in protest.
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
Under the War Powers Act, the President is fast approaching this many days of military operations in Iran, at which point he must seek formal approval from Congress to continue.
What is 60 days?
In 1831, the Republic of Gran Colombia was disbanded. It had previously been made up of these four Latin American nations.
What is Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, And Panama?
This Central American Nation has the “World’s Coolest Dictator” at the helm. (Name both the nation and the leader.)
Who is President Nayib Bukele, what is El Salvador
This election (year) resulted in a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
What is the election of 1800?
This case protected flag burning as free speech.
What is Texas v. Johnson?
In the 2026 North Carolina Senate primary, this former Governor is positioned as a top Democratic contender to flip a key seat.
Who is Roy Cooper?