Geography of Latin America
What are the three main European languages spoken in Latin America?
Spanish, French, Portuguese
What was the spark that finally ignited widespread rebellion in Latin America?
Napoleon's invasion of Spain
Realistic politics based on the needs of the state used during the 1800s by Prussian Chancellor Bismarck was called...
Realpolitik
What does the "two nations" of Britain in the 1800s refer to?
The rich and poor
Which two groups were at the bottom of the social classes pyramid?
Slaves and Native Americans
What is the most common European language spoken in Latin America?
Spanish
Which leader inspired the Haitian slave revolt of 1791?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
In 1852, Count Camillo Cavour was made Prime Minister of Sardinia. What was his long-term goal?
To unite Italy into one country.
In 1815, the upper "house" of Parliament controlled by wealthy nobles and squires was called the...
House of Lords
Who is at the top of the social classes pyramid?
Penninsulares
What is the main river that runs through Brazil and into South America?
The Amazon
Who started the Mexican Revolution that overthrew Spanish rule?
Father Hidalgo
Why did the Chancellor of Prussia try to limit the influence of the Catholic Church and socialists?
He felt they drew people’s allegiance away from the German state.
What event in the 1800s caused mass migrations from Ireland?
The Irish Potato Famine or Great Hunger
Who was Simon Bolivar and what did he accomplish?
Bolívar was an Argentinian general and the primary leader of the southern and central parts of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish empire
What is the main language of Brazil?
What aspect of the French Revolution inspired Latin creole leaders like Toussaint L'Ouverture and Simón Bolívar?
The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity
The King of which Italian country launched the unification of Italy?
The King of Sardinia
What were the "rotten boroughs" of early 1800s Great Britain?
Rural areas that lost so many people that they had few or no voters.
How did Brazil gain its independence?
It gained its independence in 1822 when Dom Pedro crowned himself emperor.
What is the main mountain range that runs through Chile, along the west coast of South America?
The Andes
Why was revolutionary Simón Bolívar disappointed with the results of the Latin American revolution?
He wanted Latin America to remain one independent nation.
What was the name of the "Iron Chancellor" who led the unification of Germany?
Otto Von Bismarck
In 1852, Count Camillo Cavour was made Prime Minister of Sardinia. What was his immediate goal?
To end Austrian control of northern Italy