Latin American Independence (Part B)

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Who was the first leader to call for rebellion against the Spanish in Mexico?

Miguel Hidalgo (correct)

Agustin de Iturbide

Creoles

José Maria Morelos

The uprising led by Hidalgo was successful and resulted in immediate Spanish withdrawal from Mexico.

False

What were the names of the two groups that played a leading role in Mexico's independence?

Indians and Mestizos

Mexico proclaimed its independence from Spain in _____.

1821 Signup and view all the answers

What event is referred to as 'Grito de Dolores'?

The calling for rebellion by Hidalgo Signup and view all the answers

Match the following leaders with their roles in Mexico's independence:

Miguel Hidalgo = Initiated the rebellion José Maria Morelos = Fought against the Spanish for four years Agustin de Iturbide = Proclaimed independence in 1821 Creoles = Initially opposed the lower classes' uprising Signup and view all the answers

Brazil gained independence through violent upheavals and widespread bloodshed.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the creoles during Hidalgo's uprising?

Fear of losing property, control of land, and their lives Signup and view all the answers

Who was the ruler who declared Brazil's independence?

Dom Pedro Signup and view all the answers

Brazil gained its independence from Portugal through a violent revolution.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the capital of the Portuguese empire during the time of Napoleon's invasion?

Rio de Janeiro Signup and view all the answers

In 1822, ___ demanded Brazil's independence from Portugal.

creoles Signup and view all the answers

Match the individuals with their contributions:

Miguel Hidalgo = Father of Mexican independence Agustin de Iturbide = Fought the Spanish for 4 years Simon Bolivar = Wealthy Venezuelan educated in Spain Dom Pedro = Declared Brazil's independence Signup and view all the answers

What prompted King John to move the royal family to Brazil?

French troops invading Portugal Signup and view all the answers

Dom Pedro was sent to Brazil by King John VI.

False Signup and view all the answers

The petition for independence was signed by ___ Brazilians.

8,000 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Latin American Independence (Part B)

Latin American independence movements were led by different groups in different countries
In Mexico, Indigenous and Mestizo groups played a key role
Miguel Hidalgo, a priest, rang the bells of his village church in Dolores, Mexico and called for a rebellion against Spanish rule (Grito de Dolores) in 1810
Hidalgo's followers, mostly Indigenous people (Indians) and Mestizos (mixed Indigenous and European), quickly grew to an army of 80,000
The Spanish army defeated Hidalgo's uprising in 1811
The revolution in Mexico was not over. A new leader, José María Morelos, fought the Spanish for four years.
A Creole officer Agustin de Iturbide eventually defeated Morelos
Mexican Creoles then feared losing their privileges in a Spanish-controlled colony.
A revolution in Spain put a liberal group in power, changing the system
Surprisingly, Creoles united to support Mexican independence from Spain
Independence was achieved in 1821 by Iturbide
Napoleon's invasion of Spain and Portugal in 1807 led to the transfer of the Portuguese royal family to Brazil briefly.
Brazil became the capital of the Portuguese empire for 14 years
When Napoleon was defeated, the Portuguese government returned to Portugal.
King John VI's son, Dom Pedro, stayed behind in Brazil
Creoles in Brazil demanded independence in 1822.
8,000 Brazilians petitioned for Dom Pedro to rule Brazil as an independent country.
Dom Pedro agreed and declared Brazil's independence in 1822 in a bloodless revolution
Lesson objectives include: how indigenous and mestizo groups played a significant role in Mexican independence, how Miguel Hidalgo was convinced a revolution was needed, how Brazil gained independence without widespread violence, and map skills for Latin America's colonial map.

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This quiz focuses on the various leaders and movements that shaped the independence of Mexico from Spanish rule in the early 19th century. Key figures such as Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos played significant roles, alongside understanding the influence of different social groups. Test your knowledge on the events leading to Mexico's independence in 1821.