Venezula Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What was the main motivation of the Venezuelan independence movement?
A
dissatisfaction with the lack of representation
2
Q
What was the social system used to classify people into different groups in this society?
A
Casta system
3
Q
What was another revolution that was a huge inspiration for the Venezuelans and why?
A
French revolution, because it was the first time a group of people in a lower class were able to successfully rebel against a higher class
4
Q
What was the final battle in the war that declared Venezuela free from spain?
A
Battle of carabao
5
Q
What social ideas sparked ideas of revolution originally in Venezuela?
A
enlightenment
