Chile

Question 1

What was the main motivation of the Chilean independence movement?

Answer 1

The desire for freedom from Spain, and the ability to govern themselves.

Question 2

What was the social system that was used to classify people in the Chilean society?

Answer 2

They also used the Casta system which ranked people based on race and birthplace. The rank went from Peninsulares, to Creoles, to Mestizos, to Indigenous Peoples, Enslaved Africans

Question 3

What was another revolution that was a huge inspiration for the Chileans and why?

Answer 3

The American Revolution also inspired Chile’s independence movements because they promoted self-governance, which was an important value in Chile.

Question 4

What was the final battle that declared Chile independent of Spain

Answer 4

Their final battle that declared their independence was the battle of Maipú.

Question 5

What social ideas sparked ideas of revolution originally in Chile?

Answer 5

Enlightenment ideas also sparked ideas of revolution in Chile, in addition to ideas of self governance.