Colonial Frustration in Latin America

What was the primary role of the Peninsulares in colonial Latin America?

• They were the indigenous leaders.

• They maintained political power over the Creoles.

• They were the labor force in plantations.

• They were the artists of the castas paintings.

Which social group in Latin America led the struggle for independence against colonial rule?

• Peninsulares

• Creoles

• Mestizos

• Indigenous people

Explain how the Enlightenment ideas influenced the independence movements in Latin America.

• They encouraged the continuation of colonial rule.

• They inspired thoughts of free trade and self-governance.

• They led to the establishment of the castas system.

• They promoted the expansion of mercantilism.

What economic policy restricted Latin American colonies from trading with countries other than Spain?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

Describe the impact of Napoleon's control over Spain on Latin American colonies.

• It led to increased Spanish control over the colonies.

• It allowed Latin American governments to rule themselves temporarily.

• It resulted in the abolition of the castas system.

• It caused a decline in Enlightenment ideas.

Identify the social system depicted in the castas paintings in colonial Latin America.

• Egalitarian system

• Democratic system

• Unequal social system

• Socialist system

How did the successful revolutions in America and France affect Latin American colonies?

• They discouraged independence movements.

• They inspired progressive thinking and independence movements.

• They led to the reinforcement of colonial rule.

• They resulted in economic decline in Latin America.

What was the main reason for the frustration of colonial subjects with the colonial government in Latin America?

• Equal distribution of wealth

• Unequal social system and limited economic growth

• Excessive freedom and autonomy

• Lack of cultural diversity

Analyze the role of the Creoles in the independence movements in Latin America.

• They supported the Peninsulares in maintaining colonial rule.

• They led other social groups to fight for independence.

• They were indifferent to the independence movements.

• They opposed Enlightenment ideas.

What was the effect of mercantilism on the economic growth of Latin American colonies?

• It promoted free trade and economic prosperity.

• It restricted trade and limited economic growth.

• It encouraged industrialization and innovation.

• It led to the development of a strong middle class.