History of Hispaniola Quiz

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What genre of books or stories blends actual historical facts with fiction?

  • Romance
  • Fantasy
  • Science Fiction
  • Historical Fiction (correct)

When did Julia Alvarez and family leave the Dominican Republic?

  • 1963
  • 1960 (correct)
  • 1957
  • 1970

What career did Julia Alvarez pursue after college?

  • Lawyer
  • Teacher (correct)
  • Doctor
  • Journalist

Which event happened four months after Julia Alvarez and family left the Dominican Republic?

<p>The Mirabal sisters' murder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Historical Fiction in terms of plot?

<p>Could have happened in real life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main tactics used by Trujillo to instill fear in the citizens of his country?

<p>Kidnapping and secret interrogations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Trujillo order the massacre of thousands of Haitians?

<p>Due to his racist views against mostly black Haitians (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to those who were suspected of not agreeing with Trujillo's policies?

<p>They were taken to secret locations for interrogation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Mirabal sisters set up an underground movement against Trujillo?

<p>To overthrow the tyrant and resist his control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the SIM play in Trujillo's regime?

<p>Carrying out secret interrogations and kidnappings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position did Rafael Trujillo hold during the rebellion against President Vasquez in 1930?

<p>Head of the National Guard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Trujillo amass a large personal fortune during his dictatorship?

<p>By stealing people’s land and taking control of businesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Trujillo react when rebels overtook the capital in 1930?

<p>Declared neutrality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the votes did Trujillo suspiciously win in the 1930 elections?

<p>95% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During Trujillo's rule, what did he use to ensure no opposition to his government?

<p>Imprisoning and torturing any critics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who faced oppression and fear during Trujillo's rule?

<p>Citizens of Hispaniola (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Trujillo in 1961?

<p>He was assassinated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event happened to the Mirabal sisters and their driver on November 25, 1960?

<p>They were killed in a car accident staged by Trujillo's men. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the public think of the so-called 'accident' involving the Mirabal sisters and their driver?

<p>They knew it was a cover-up and not an accident. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters have on the Dominican people?

<p>It enraged them and fueled a movement against Trujillo. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What realization did the assassination of the Mirabal sisters bring to the Dominican people?

<p>They understood the need to fight against tyranny. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Las Mariposas symbolize to the Dominican people following their tragic end?

<p>Resistance to injustice and oppression. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was President of the Dominican Republic before Rafael Trujillo?

<p>President Vasquez (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the rebellion against President Vasquez?

<p>Rafael Estrella (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When looking at a historical fiction text, which of the following is part of the setting?

<p>Time &amp; Place (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What countries make up the island of Hispaniola?

<p>Dominican Republic and Haiti</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country did Christopher Columbus land near?

<p>Haiti (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spain established its first successful colony in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo).

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long was the Haitian Revolution in 1791?

<p>13 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Dominican Republic gain independence from Haiti after being under Haitian rule?

<p>1844 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which US president sent troops to the Dominican Republic during the Cold War in 1965?

<p>Lyndon B. Johnson (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry helped the Dominican Republic thrive in the 1900s?

<p>Sugarcane industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who came to power in Haiti in 1957, leading to a significant political change in the country?

<p>Francois Duvalier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant ruling did the Dominican Republic's highest court make in 2013 regarding citizenship?

<p>Dominicans born to Haitian parents are entitled to citizenship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who ruled over the unified island of Hispaniola after Haiti occupied it in 1822?

<p>Jean-Pierre Boyer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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