Latin American Revolutions
These are the three Imperialist countries that took over most of Latin and South America
The first country in Latin America to gain Independence
Haiti
This made Great Britain's geography favorable for the Industrial Revolution
- natural resources (i.e.- coal, iron)
- Waterways (easier to produce and transport goods)
-Island
In a Laissez-Faire Capitalist society, businesses and factories should be owned by
individuals
a feeling of love, loyalty, and devotion to one’s country is..
Nationalism
These are some countries that fought for their Independence from Imperialist countries (NAME 3)
Haiti, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic
Toussaint L’Ouverture's justification for owning slaves was..
- Didn't treat them as harshly.
- Everyone owns slaves
- Slavery was seen as a power tool.
Define Industrial Revolution
Example: A change from __ to __.
from producing goods by hand to producing goods with machines in factories.
About 1 million Irish people died of famine (starvation) when this crop failed to grow.
Potato
Nationalism usually develops in areas where people share..
a common language, culture, and history.
This European movement inspired Latin American countries to fight for independence (self-government) and overthrow their unfair governments.
Enlightenment
Latin America failed to unite as one nation because
Natural boundaries (Andes Mountains, Amazon Rainforest, etc.) that prevent communication between regions.
the growth of cities, easier access to jobs, more factories. Severe pollution from the smoke that came out of factories.
According to Karl Marx, who are the proletariats and who are the bourgeoisie?
proletariats = working class
bourgeoisie = rich, middle class
Germany successfully combined its separate states to form one united nation in 1871 due to the efforts of one man
Otto von Bizmarck
This was the main factor in determining a person's social status in Spain's colonies
Race (color of skin)
This Latin American leader hoped to unite all of South America into one nation (GranColombia)
Simon Bolivar
this is an organization of workers that fight to improve the pay and working conditions of employees.
labor unions
What was the central idea of the “Communist Manifesto” according to Karl Marx?
greedy factory owners were taking advantage of the poor factory workers
-classless society
Formally known as Prussia, Germany fought 3 wars to unify under this policy
"blood and iron" policy
"I was born a slave but nature gave me the soul of a free man" was said by..
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Create a social pyramid of Latin America during Spanish rule.
Hint: 4 rows in total - Peninsulares (Spanish born in Spain at top)
Peninsulares (people born in Spain and Portugal)
Creoles (Europeans born in Latin America)
Mestizos (mixed Europeans/Native Americans)
Native Americans, and African slaves
Provide two examples of how the middle class and working class experienced the Industrial Revolution
- long hours and low pay
- Young children were frequently hired and abused in these factories.
- MC: Leisure time, Owned factories, large homes
This economic policy/system is based on Karl Marx's ideals
Communism
Italy successfully combined its separate states to form one united nation in 1870 because of these men:
Giuseppe Garibaldi and Giuseppe Mazzini