Exam 38: Latin America From Independence to Dependent States

Brazil was the last country in the Western hemisphere to

Juan Manuel Rosas, dictator of Argentina until 1852, was deposed by

In most Central American states, pure-blooded Indians

Most legal and social restrictions for women were directed toward what kind of woman?

Latifundios were large ____________________ where the landowners appeared like "____________________."

Compare and contrast the actions of key leaders in the Hispanic American revolutions and reform movements in early independence.

Most of the social welfare initiatives in Latin America were handled by the

Who was the best known and most revered of the liberators of South America?

Caudillo is the Latin American term for

Elaborate on the significant social issues facing the independent Latin American nations.

Early feminist writers in Latin America, unknown by the outside world until fairly recently, were in their own lifetimes

Peonage was a form of ____________________ that was used to gain repayment of real or alleged debts.

Brazil avoided a violent transition from colony to nation because

The dictator ____________________ succeeded Benito Juárez as president of Mexico.

Which of the following does not describe the conditions under which the Latin Americans gained independence?

Describe and discuss the influence that the Catholic Church has exerted on Latin American culture.

What led to the rise to power of Juan Manuel Rosas in Argentina?

Spain's hope of recovering its colonies with help from other European powers was squelched in 1823 by the ____________________.

Who is credited with beginning the liberation of Mexico?

Mexico's leader known for his work in trying to liberalize his country during the 19th century was