Venezuela's Journey to Independence

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

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

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser