Questions and Answers
Who sparked the independence movement in Mexico?
mestizos and American Indians
What is Padre Miguel Hidalgo noted for?
Beginning the Mexican independence movement
What did Bolivar hope for in Latin America?
A unified state
What did Saint Dominic become after the slave rebellion?
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What did the criollos in Latin America believe after Napoleon seized the Spanish throne?
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Why did plantation owners of Saint Domingue use cruel methods toward enslaved persons?
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What was the economy of Saint Domingue dependent upon? (Select all that apply)
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How did the population of enslaved people in Saint Domingue compare to free whites and non-whites?
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Which group declared independence in Spanish Latin America during the Napoleonic wars?
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What was political instability in emerging Latin American countries due to?
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Study Notes
Mexican Independence Movement
- Mestizos and American Indians were pivotal in sparking the independence movement in Mexico.
- Padre Miguel Hidalgo initiated the Mexican independence movement, becoming a key historical figure.
Simón Bolívar's Vision
- Bolívar aspired to create a unified state in Latin America.
- His vision did not materialize; instead, the region split into separate nations, specifically Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Haitian Revolution
- Saint Dominique, a French colony where 100,000 slaves revolted, eventually became the independent nation of Haiti.
- The plantation owners in Saint Dominique employed harsh and ruthless methods to suppress enslaved individuals and prevent revolts.
Economic Foundations of Saint Dominique
- The economy relied heavily on sugar plantations and enslaved Africans, along with strenuous manual labor enforced by oppressive plantation owners.
- The population of enslaved people vastly outnumbered free whites and non-whites combined in Saint Dominique.
Impact of Napoleonic Wars
- The Napoleonic wars in Europe catalyzed the criollos, a class of Latin American-born Spaniards, to pursue independence from Spanish rule.
- Political instability characterized many emerging Latin American countries, driven largely by differing perspectives on governance.
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Explore key figures and events that influenced the independence movements in Latin America. This quiz covers essential terms like Miguel Hidalgo and the division of Latin American states. Perfect for students looking to understand the historical context of these revolutions.
