Organization of the Republic & The Conservative Era

"In addition to the economic crisis in Chile, the lack of political education among the citizens and the inexperience of those who exercised power created a/an __________ political atmosphere."

• Indifferent

• Friendly

• Unstable

• Secure

This group was formed by young members of the upper class and “enlightened” social group: lawyers, doctors, merchants, intellectuals, and military men who were familiar with _________ thought. In general, they sought to establish greater freedom for people and limit executive power.

• Conservatives

• O'Higginistas

• Liberals

• Tobacconists

"Formed by members of the aristocracy, they wanted to allow the executive branch of the government strong powers, establish a close relationship between Church and State, and organize a republic in which order and authority were key."

• Conservatives

• O'Higginistas

• Liberals

• Federalists

"During the 1820s, only one Constitution was utilised for the whole decade."

• True

• False

Which were the two main sides in the Civil War of 1829-1830?

• Federalists

• Liberals

• O'Higginistas

• Conservatives

Following their victory in the Civil War od 1829-1830, the ________ gained power, and created a new constitution in 1833.

• Liberals

• Aristocracy

• Federalists

• Conservatives

Look at the image. Which major economic activity of the 19th century does it represent?

• International trade

• Agriculutre

• Fishing

• Trading in markets.

Commercial activity increased from 1833 on, when _______________ began opening. These were large stores where Chilean and foreign merchants could store and sell their merchandise tax-free, after paying a certain amount of money.

• Warehouses

• Duty-free stores

• Department stores

• Tax-free stores

The American engineer William Wheelwright played a key role in the modernization of _________ in Chile.

• Transport

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Trade

"This group included farmers and, with the emergence of new economic activities, also included mining, port, railway, and public works workers, as well as artisans who manufactured clothes and shoes. This group also included people from different walks of life like salesmen, acrobats, or payadores (improvisational performers)."

Which social group is this referring to?

• Upper Class

• Middle Class

• Lower Class