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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Who faced oppression and fear during Trujillo's rule?

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

    What happened to Trujillo in 1961?

    <p>He was assassinated</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was President of the Dominican Republic before Rafael Trujillo?

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

    Who led the rebellion against President Vasquez?

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

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

    <p>True</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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