Without the revolutions in these two non Latin American countries, the independence movement in Latin America might never have happened.
What are The U.S. and France?
100
The only country in Latin America where Portuguese is the main language
What is Brazil?
100
Only group in Latin America whose ancestors were brought against their will
Who are Africans?
100
The 20th century in Latin America is dominated by the rule of this type individual (or political system)
What is a dictator?
200
The island of Hispaniola (or Santo Domingo) is broken into these two countries
What are Haiti and the Dominican Republic?
200
After freeing Argentina from Spanish rule, this man led an army over the Andes to win independence for Chile and Peru
Who is José de San Martín?
200
One of the only countries in Latin America where French is the main language
What is Haiti?
200
Originally they were the largest ethnic group in Latin America but due to disease and war they are not one of the smallest
Who Are Native Americans (or Amerindians)?
200
The independence movement in Latin America did not truly begin or have a chance to succeed until this group no longer saw themselves as Spanish but rather saw themselves as American
Who are Creoles?
300
largest island in the Caribbean
What is Cuba?
300
She was a soap-opera star from a poor background, and when she married a politician she worked to end poverty in Argentina
Who is Eva Peron?
300
One of the only countries in Latin America where English is the main language
What is Belize?
300
Now the dominant ethnic group in Latin America, during colonial times they were seen as only slightly better than the Native Populations
Who are Mestizos?
300
In Latin America skin color is still a big factor, so much so that this skin color means you probably have more advantages
What is light (or white) skin?
400
Southern most country in Latin America
What is Chile?
400
the U.S. claimed this as its justification for many actions in Latin America
What is the spread of communism?
400
this religion is one of the only things all countries in Latin America share
What is Roman Catholicism?
400
Although this ethnic distinction does not exist anymore, after the independence movements this was the most dominant group.
Who are Creoles?
400
This person divided Latin America between Spain and Portugal
Who is the pope?
500
3 of the 6 countries the Andes are a part of
What are Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina?
500
The group of people from Latin America most taken advantage of during both the colonial and 20th century periods
Who are the Native Americans (or Amerindians)?
500
This country is the only country in Latin America where representative democracy has not become the Political System
What is Cuba?
500
This ethnic distinction only existed during the colonial period, and were not born in Latin America but controlled all aspects of colonial life
Who are the Pennisulaires?
500
This person was a revolutionary who helped Fidel Castro and is now seen as a hero of many young people in the United States