Venezuela's Journey to Independence
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During the early 19th century, Venezuela gained independence from which country?

  • England
  • Portugal
  • France
  • Spain (correct)

Who is known as the 'Liberator' of Venezuela?

  • Francisco de Miranda
  • Francisco Pizarro
  • Simón Bolívar (correct)
  • Hugo Chávez

Which event in 1810 was a significant move toward self-governance in Venezuela?

  • The Treaty of Cúcuta
  • The Battle of Ayacucho
  • The Caracas Junta (correct)
  • The Battle of Carabobo

What were the economic challenges faced by Venezuela during early national development?

<p>Dependence on agriculture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the social challenges persisting from the colonial era in Venezuela?

<p>Racial and class divisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the opportunities for Venezuela during early national development?

<p>Abundance of oil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Bolívar's vision for South America?

<p>Formation of Gran Colombia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the political challenges faced by Venezuela during early national development?

<p>Frequent changes in leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was a precursor to Simón Bolívar in the independence movement of Venezuela?

<p>Francisco de Miranda (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Carabobo in 1821?

<p>Venezuela's liberation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Venezuela face significant challenges in the early years of its independence?

<p>Early National Development (1830-1900) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the liberator of Venezuela and many other South American nations?

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

Which country did Venezuela become a part of after gaining independence from Spanish rule?

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

Who ruled Venezuela during the late 19th century and modernized infrastructure?

<p>Antonio Guzmán Blanco (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What valuable resources were extracted during the colonial period in Venezuela?

<p>Gold and cocoa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period marked the beginning of Venezuela's existence as a separate nation?

<p>Gran Colombia (1819-1831) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first oil well drilled in Venezuela?

<p>1914 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the late 19th-century oil industry on Venezuela's national development?

<p>Attracted foreign investments and generated substantial revenues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who played a key role in Venezuela's early post-independence period as its first president?

<p>José Antonio Páez (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the federation led by Simón Bolívar?

<p>Gran Colombia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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