Latin America Struggles For Independence

Question 0

When was Latin America discontent with European control?

Answer 0

Late 1700s

Question 1

How long has Portugal controlled Latin America?

Answer 1

300 years

Question 2

When did most colonies fight wars that freed ten from Spain and Portugal?

Answer 2

1824

Question 3

Reasons for colonial discontent

Answer 3

Colonial social structure of “encomienda” system

Latin America felt Spanish + Portuguese trade laws united their economic development

Latin America gained nationalism - no longer thought themselves as Europeans

American and French Revolution and napoleonic rule showed they could revolt

Question 4

Who was the first to revolt?

Answer 4

Haiti

Question 5

Who was Haiti controlled by?

Answer 5

France

Question 6

Who lead the Haitian revolution?

Answer 6

Black slave: Toussaint L’Ouverture

Question 7

How did Brazil win independence?

Answer 7

1807: Napoleon invaded Portugal; King John IV fled to Brazil
1821: John returned; son is now in charge; King Pedro

Brazil asks Pedro to be king

1833: Brazil is now independent

Question 8

Who is Simin Bolivar?

Answer 8

“The libertaire”

A criollo who had education in Europe. Involved in the American and French Revolution

Question 9

Who is Jose de San Martin?

Answer 9

Born in Argentina. Served with Spanish army in Europe.

Question 10

Simon Bolivar is also known as what?

Answer 10

The George Washington of Latin America

Question 11

How many times did Bolivar fail to lead a revolution?

Answer 11

3

Question 12

Where did San Martin fight?

Answer 12

In the south

Question 13

When did Chile become independent?

Answer 13

1818