Latin American Revolutions

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Question 1

What were the Enlightenment ideas that challenged the theory of Divine Right monarchy?

Answer 1

The Enlightenment ideas of natural laws and rights challenged the theory of Divine Right monarchy.

Question 2

What fueled the desire for independence in Latin America?

Answer 2

The inspiration from successful American and French Revolutions fueled the desire for independence in Latin America. Signup and view all the answers

Question 3

What was the role of Spain and Portugal's preoccupation with fighting Napoleonic Wars in Latin American Revolutions? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 3

Spain and Portugal's preoccupation with fighting Napoleonic Wars provided a model and diversion for Latin American Revolutions. Signup and view all the answers

Question 4

What was the impact of mercantilism on the colonies? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 4

Mercantilism enriched the mother country at the expense of the colony. Signup and view all the answers

Question 5

Who was Simon Bolivar and what did he do? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 5

Simon Bolivar was a wealthy creole leader who united Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru into Gran Colombia. Signup and view all the answers

Question 6

Who was Jose de San Martin and what did he do? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 6

Jose de San Martin was a creole in Argentina who organized rebels against Spanish rule and fought with Bolivar and Bernardo O’Higgins. Signup and view all the answers

Question 7

What happened after Bolivar's death? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 7

Bolivar's goal of uniting all of South America remained unfulfilled after his death, and many newly independent countries struggled with civil wars. Signup and view all the answers

Question 8

What were the additional problems faced by the newly independent countries? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 8

Geographic barriers, feuds among leaders, and the continuation of the social hierarchy and dependence on foreign investments were additional problems faced by the newly independent countries. Signup and view all the answers

Question 9

What was the impact of the revolutions on Latin America? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 9

The revolutions brought independence, but also poverty and political instability, leaving the question of whether Latin America is better off now than under Spain. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Causes and Effects of Latin American Revolutions

Enlightenment ideas of natural laws and rights challenged the theory of “Divine Right” monarchy.
Creole discontent arose from being left out of government jobs and trade concessions.
Inspiration from successful American and French Revolutions fueled the desire for independence.
Spain and Portugal's preoccupation with fighting Napoleonic Wars provided a model and diversion.
Mercantilism enriched the mother country at the expense of the colony.
The power of the Catholic Church and unequal distribution of wealth and power also contributed to the revolution.
Simon Bolivar, a wealthy creole leader, united Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru into Gran Colombia.
Jose de San Martin, a creole in Argentina, organized rebels against Spanish rule and fought with Bolivar and Bernardo O’Higgins.
Bolivar's goal of uniting all of South America unfulfilled after his death, and many newly independent countries struggled with civil wars.
Wars disrupted trade and devastated cities and countryside, leaving many countries in the control of caudillos.
Geographic barriers, feuds among leaders, and the continuation of the social hierarchy and dependence on foreign investments were additional problems.
The revolutions brought independence, but also poverty and political instability, leaving the question of whether Latin America is better off now than under Spain.

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Test your knowledge on the causes and effects of the Latin American revolutions with this informative quiz. From the influence of Enlightenment ideas to the role of powerful leaders like Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin, this quiz will challenge your understanding of this pivotal moment in history. Explore the impact of colonialism, mercantilism, and the Catholic Church on the revolution, and learn about the struggles for independence and the challenges faced by newly independent countries. See how much you know about the complex history of Latin