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Who was the leader of the slave rebellion on the French sugar island of St. Domingue in 1791?
Who was the leader of the slave rebellion on the French sugar island of St. Domingue in 1791?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Who was the Mexican priest who established an independence movement in 1810?
Who was the Mexican priest who established an independence movement in 1810?
Father Miguel de Hidalgo
Who was the Creole officer in Mexican army who signed an agreement with insurgent forces to declare Mexican independence?
Who was the Creole officer in Mexican army who signed an agreement with insurgent forces to declare Mexican independence?
Agustin de Iturbide
Which Creole military officer was instrumental in the liberation of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, leading to the creation of Gran Colombia?
Which Creole military officer was instrumental in the liberation of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador, leading to the creation of Gran Colombia?
What was the name of the independent state created as a result of Bolivar's military successes, which existed until 1830?
What was the name of the independent state created as a result of Bolivar's military successes, which existed until 1830?
Who led the struggle for independence in southern South America, crossing the Andes to liberate Chile in 1817-1818, and Peru with Simon Bolivar?
Who led the struggle for independence in southern South America, crossing the Andes to liberate Chile in 1817-1818, and Peru with Simon Bolivar?
Which Portuguese monarch established the seat of government in Brazil from 1808 to 1820 because of the Napoleonic invasion of the Iberian peninsula?
Which Portuguese monarch established the seat of government in Brazil from 1808 to 1820 because of the Napoleonic invasion of the Iberian peninsula?
Who aided in the declaration of Brazilian independence in 1822, becoming the constitutional emperor of Brazil?
Who aided in the declaration of Brazilian independence in 1822, becoming the constitutional emperor of Brazil?
Which mestizo general established a union of independent Peru and Bolivia between 1829 and 1839?
Which mestizo general established a union of independent Peru and Bolivia between 1829 and 1839?
What was the name of the independent leaders who dominated local areas by force in defiance of national policies, even sometimes seizing national governments?
What was the name of the independent leaders who dominated local areas by force in defiance of national policies, even sometimes seizing national governments?
Which Latin American politicians advocated for a strong, centralized national government with broad powers?
Which Latin American politicians advocated for a strong, centralized national government with broad powers?
Who were the Latin American politicians who wanted policies, particularly fiscal and commercial, set by regional governments instead of a central authority?
Who were the Latin American politicians who wanted policies, particularly fiscal and commercial, set by regional governments instead of a central authority?
Which philosophy, founded by Auguste Comte, stressed observation and scientific approaches to societal problems, and was adopted by many Latin American liberals?
Which philosophy, founded by Auguste Comte, stressed observation and scientific approaches to societal problems, and was adopted by many Latin American liberals?
Who founded positivism, a philosophy that stressed observation and scientific approaches to the problems of society?
Who founded positivism, a philosophy that stressed observation and scientific approaches to the problems of society?
What was the name of the nineteenth-century American notion that the United States was destined to rule the continent from coast to coast, leading to the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War?
What was the name of the nineteenth-century American notion that the United States was destined to rule the continent from coast to coast, leading to the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War?
What treaty was signed in 1848 that formally ended the Mexican-American War, resulting in the loss of Texas and California to the United States, and leaving a legacy of distrust towards the US in Latin America?
What treaty was signed in 1848 that formally ended the Mexican-American War, resulting in the loss of Texas and California to the United States, and leaving a legacy of distrust towards the US in Latin America?
Which war, fought between Mexico and the United States from 1846 to 1848, led to a decisive defeat for Mexico and loss of about half of its national territory?
Which war, fought between Mexico and the United States from 1846 to 1848, led to a decisive defeat for Mexico and loss of about half of its national territory?
Who was the Indian governor of Oaxaca who led the liberal rebellion against General Santa Anna, ultimately restoring liberal rule but was defeated by French intervention, leading to the establishment of a Mexican Empire?
Who was the Indian governor of Oaxaca who led the liberal rebellion against General Santa Anna, ultimately restoring liberal rule but was defeated by French intervention, leading to the establishment of a Mexican Empire?
What was the name of the liberal rebellion of Benito Juarez against the forces of Santa Anna?
What was the name of the liberal rebellion of Benito Juarez against the forces of Santa Anna?
Who was the military general who ruled as an authoritarian president of Mexico between 1876 and 1911, creating an environment of seemingly stable economic growth but also sowing the seeds for future revolution?
Who was the military general who ruled as an authoritarian president of Mexico between 1876 and 1911, creating an environment of seemingly stable economic growth but also sowing the seeds for future revolution?
What was the name of the republic that replaced the state of Buenos Aires in 1862, representing a compromise between centralists and federalists?
What was the name of the republic that replaced the state of Buenos Aires in 1862, representing a compromise between centralists and federalists?
Who was the liberal politician and president of the Argentine Republic from 1868 to 1874, author of Facundo, a critique of caudillo politics, who increased international trade and launched internal reforms in education and transportation?
Who was the liberal politician and president of the Argentine Republic from 1868 to 1874, author of Facundo, a critique of caudillo politics, who increased international trade and launched internal reforms in education and transportation?
What is the name of the coffee plantations that spread within the interior of Brazil between 1840 and 1860, contributing to the country's export economy and increasing the demand for slave labor?
What is the name of the coffee plantations that spread within the interior of Brazil between 1840 and 1860, contributing to the country's export economy and increasing the demand for slave labor?
Who were the advisors of Porfirio Diaz's government, heavily influenced by positivist ideas, giving the government an image of modernization?
Who were the advisors of Porfirio Diaz's government, heavily influenced by positivist ideas, giving the government an image of modernization?
Which war, fought between Spain and the United States in 1898, centered on Cuba and Puerto Rico, leading to American intervention in the Caribbean, and the annexation of Puerto Rico and the Philippines?
Which war, fought between Spain and the United States in 1898, centered on Cuba and Puerto Rico, leading to American intervention in the Caribbean, and the annexation of Puerto Rico and the Philippines?
What is the name of the canal built by the United States across the Panama isthmus, completed in 1914, providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
What is the name of the canal built by the United States across the Panama isthmus, completed in 1914, providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
Who was the strongman leader of Buenos Aires who took power in 1831, commanded loyalty of the gauchos, and restored local autonomy?
Who was the strongman leader of Buenos Aires who took power in 1831, commanded loyalty of the gauchos, and restored local autonomy?
Who seized power in Mexico after the collapse of the empire in 1824, defeating Texans in their war for independence in 1836, and being defeated by the United States in the Mexican-American War in 1848?
Who seized power in Mexico after the collapse of the empire in 1824, defeating Texans in their war for independence in 1836, and being defeated by the United States in the Mexican-American War in 1848?
What was the name of the American declaration in 1823 that established that any attempt of a European country to colonize in the Americas would be considered an unfriendly act by the United States, which was supported by Great Britain?
What was the name of the American declaration in 1823 that established that any attempt of a European country to colonize in the Americas would be considered an unfriendly act by the United States, which was supported by Great Britain?
What was the name of the bird droppings used as fertilizer, a major trade item of Peru in the late nineteenth century, that contributed to the end of American Indian tribute and slavery?
What was the name of the bird droppings used as fertilizer, a major trade item of Peru in the late nineteenth century, that contributed to the end of American Indian tribute and slavery?
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo resolved the long-standing tension between Mexico and the US, ensuring a lasting peace between the two nations.
The Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo resolved the long-standing tension between Mexico and the US, ensuring a lasting peace between the two nations.
The Monroe Doctrine stated that European powers were free to establish new colonies in the Americas.
The Monroe Doctrine stated that European powers were free to establish new colonies in the Americas.
Which of the following statements about the Mexican-American War is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the Mexican-American War is TRUE?
Who were among the leaders of the Latin American independence movements? (Select all that apply)
Who were among the leaders of the Latin American independence movements? (Select all that apply)
Positivism, a philosophy that influenced Latin American liberals, emphasized the importance of tradition and religious beliefs in addressing societal challenges.
Positivism, a philosophy that influenced Latin American liberals, emphasized the importance of tradition and religious beliefs in addressing societal challenges.
The term "Caudillos" refers to a group of European advisors who supported Latin American governments during the 19th century.
The term "Caudillos" refers to a group of European advisors who supported Latin American governments during the 19th century.
Which of the following was a significant trade item for Peru in the late nineteenth century, significantly enhancing its economy and contributing to the end of slavery?
Which of the following was a significant trade item for Peru in the late nineteenth century, significantly enhancing its economy and contributing to the end of slavery?
The Panama Canal was built by the British in the early 20th century, giving Britain a strategic advantage in the region.
The Panama Canal was built by the British in the early 20th century, giving Britain a strategic advantage in the region.
Who was the Brazilian monarch who moved the seat of government to Brazil in 1808 as a result of the Napoleonic invasion of the Iberian Peninsula?
Who was the Brazilian monarch who moved the seat of government to Brazil in 1808 as a result of the Napoleonic invasion of the Iberian Peninsula?
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War?
What was the name of the philosophy that stressed observation and scientific approaches to societal problems?
What was the name of the philosophy that stressed observation and scientific approaches to societal problems?
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Toussaint L'Ouverture
Toussaint L'Ouverture
leader of slave rebellion on the French sugar island of St. Domingue in 1791; led to creation of independent republic of Haiti in 1804
Father Miguel de Hidalgo
Father Miguel de Hidalgo
Mexican priest who established independence movement among American Indians and mestizos in 1810; despite early victories, was captured and executed
Agustin de Iturbide
Agustin de Iturbide
Conservative Creole officer in Mexican army who signed agreement with insurgent forces of independence; combined forces entered Mexico City in 1821; later proclaimed emperor of Mexico until its collapse in 1824.
Simon Bolivar
Simon Bolivar
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Gran Colombia
Gran Colombia
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Jose de San Martin
Jose de San Martin
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Joao VI
Joao VI
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Pedro I
Pedro I
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Andres Santa Cruz
Andres Santa Cruz
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Caudillos
Caudillos
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Centralists
Centralists
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Federalists
Federalists
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Positivism
Positivism
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Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte
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Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny
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Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
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Mexican-American War
Mexican-American War
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Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez
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La Reforma
La Reforma
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Porfirio Diaz
Porfirio Diaz
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Argentine Republic
Argentine Republic
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Domingo F. Sarmiento
Domingo F. Sarmiento
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Fazendas
Fazendas
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Cientificos
Cientificos
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Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War
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Panama Canal
Panama Canal
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Juan Manuel de Rosas
Juan Manuel de Rosas
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General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
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Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
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Guano
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Study Notes
Latin American Consolidation (1810-1920)
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Toussaint L'Ouverture: Led slave rebellion in St. Domingue (Haiti), resulting in Haitian independence in 1804.
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Miguel de Hidalgo: Mexican priest who initiated an independence movement among indigenous peoples and mestizos in 1810, but was captured and executed.
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Agustín de Iturbide: Creole officer; combined forces with insurgent groups and entered Mexico City in 1821. Declared emperor of Mexico until 1824.
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Simon Bolívar: Creole military leader who won victories in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador (1817-1822), leading to the creation of Gran Colombia.
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Gran Colombia: South American state formed due to Bolívar's successes; dissolved in 1830 into Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
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José de San Martín: Argentine leader who liberated Chile (1817-1818) and, with Bolívar, Peru, before going into exile.
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João VI: Portuguese monarch who moved the seat of government to Brazil (1808-1820) due to Napoleonic invasion. Made Brazil a center of the Portuguese Empire.
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Pedro I: Son of João VI; declared Brazilian independence in 1822 and became its constitutional emperor.
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Andrés Santa Cruz: Mestizo general who unified independent Peru and Bolivia (1829-1839).
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Caudillos: Powerful local leaders who often used force to defy national policies, sometimes seizing control of governments. Common throughout newly independent Latin American countries.
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Centralists: Latin American politicians who favored strong, centralized national governments controlled by a powerful leader
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Federalists: Latin American politicians who favored regional autonomy over centralized governments.
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Positivism: A French philosophy emphasizing observation and scientific methods, adopted by Latin American liberals after independence.
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Auguste Comte: Founder of positivism, emphasizing the scientific approach to societal problems.
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Manifest Destiny: American belief of the US's destined expansion across the continent, leading to the annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War.
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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Ended the Mexican-American War in 1848. Mexico ceded Texas, California, and other territories to the U.S.
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Mexican-American War: Conflict between Mexico and the U.S. (1846-1848); resulted in a devastating defeat for Mexico and significant territorial losses.
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Benito Juárez: Indian governor of Oaxaca, leader of a liberal rebellion against Santa Anna (La Reforma); restored to power in 1867 until his death in 1872.
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La Reforma: Liberal rebellion led by Benito Juárez.
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Porfirio Díaz: Authoritarian Mexican president (1876-1911); provided stability for economic growth through political repression, though also sowing seeds for revolution.
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Argentine Republic: Formed in 1862 by a compromise between centralists and federalists that replaced the Buenos Aires state.
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Domingo F. Sarmiento: Argentine president (1868-1874); author of Facundo (critique of caudillos); promoted international trade and educational reforms.
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Fazendas: Coffee estates in Brazil (1840-1860); boosted Brazilian exports and expanded slavery.
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Cientificos: Porfirio Díaz's advisors, influenced by positivism; portrayed a modernizing government.
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Spanish-American War: Conflict between Spain and the US (1898) over Cuba and Puerto Rico; permitted US intervention in the Caribbean and annexation of territories.
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Panama Canal: US-supported Panamanian independence movement to secure exclusive rights for a canal across the Panama isthmus. Opened in 1914.
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Juan Manuel de Rosas: Powerful caudillo in Argentina (1831)
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Antonio López de Santa Anna: Mexican caudillo who seized power multiple times; lost war with Texas (1836) and the U.S. (1848), ousted by liberal revolt.
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Monroe Doctrine: US declaration (1823) against European colonization in the Americas; supported by Great Britain to open trade.
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Guano: Bird droppings used as fertilizer; a key export for Peru (1850-1880)
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Explore the key events and figures that shaped the independence movements in Latin America between 1810 and 1920. From Toussaint L'Ouverture's rebellion in Haiti to the leadership of Simon Bolívar, this quiz covers the pivotal moments and leaders in the struggle for independence across the region.