Latin America

What historical event led to unrest in Spanish America and paved the way for independence movements?

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Civil War

• The Napoleonic Wars

Which leaders played key roles in the independence of South American countries?

• George Washington

• Simón Bolívar

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Queen Victoria

What Enlightenment ideals fueled the desire for independence in Spanish colonies?

• Equality and self-government

• Monarchy and dictatorship

• Feudalism and serfdom

• Colonialism and imperialism

What type of support did revolutionary movements in Latin America receive?

• Financial support

• Mercenary support

• Diplomatic support

• Military support

Which European nations controlled former colonies in Latin America?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• Italy

How were the Latin American Wars of Independence influenced?

• By the American and French Revolutions

• By the British and Spanish Revolutions

• By the Russian and Chinese Revolutions

• By the Indian and Japanese Revolutions

Which events marked the end of Spanish control in the Americas?

• The Mexican War of Independence in 1821

• The American Civil War in 1861

• The French Revolution in 1789

• The Spanish-American War in 1898

What event led to Haiti becoming an independent nation, free from French rule?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The establishment of a new government

• The successful slave rebellion

• The arrival of British troops

What event sparked desires for independence in Saint Domingue?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Russian Revolution

Who clashed in Haiti during the time of slavery?

• Enslaved Africans and White plantation owners

• French and Spanish settlers

• Native Haitians and British colonizers

• Dutch traders and Portuguese merchants