Latin American Revolution
The social group that led most Latin American independence movements
Who are the Creoles?
The invention credited with starting the Industrial Revolution.
What is the steam engine?
The Haitian Revolution was unique because it abolished this institution.
What is slavery
Developed the heliocentric theory of the universe
Who is Nicholas Copernicus?
Significant social consequence of the Latin American independence movements.
What is continued poverty and instability?
This event most directly led to Latin America’s independence movements.
What is Napoleon’s invasion of Spain?
This resource, along with iron, was essential for the Industrial Revolution.
What is coal?
The primary focus of the French “Declaration of the Rights of Man.”
What is liberty and its limits determined by law?
Enlightenment thinker argued for free speech
Who is Voltaire?
Major issue faced by Latin American nations after gaining independence.
What is a lack of experience with governance and economic dependence on Europe?
The economic system that caused discontent among Latin American Creoles.
What is mercantilism?
The first industry to be significantly affected by the Industrial Revolution.
What is the textile industry?
Robespierre’s belief about what must exist for liberty to prevail.
What is justice?
Philosopher believed the government should protect natural rights
Who is John Locke?
Name one positive and one negative effect of the Industrial Revolution.
What are cheaper goods (positive) and urban overcrowding (negative)?
The unique characteristic of Brazil’s independence compared to other Latin American revolutions.
What is a peaceful transition led by the Portuguese royal family?
Disease caused by urban pollution during the Industrial Revolution.
What is cholera?
The term used during Latin American revolutions to unite different social classes.
What is Americanos?
Enlightenment thinker advocated for women’s rights
Who is Mary Wollstonecraft?
Industrial Revolution impact global trade and colonial economies
What is increasing demand for raw materials and expanding markets for manufactured goods?
Spain colonized Latin America to extract wealth through systems like these.
What are encomiendas (Spanish labor system) and trade monopolies?
Name three reasons why the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain.
What are labor supply, natural resources, and transportation infrastructure?
The Catholic Church’s role during Latin American revolutions.
What is helping people culturally but supporting European rulers?
Who was called “El Libertador” and liberated much of Northern South America.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
Name the significant economic consequence of Latin American independence
What is continued economic dependence on Europe?