Exam 38: Latin America From Independence to Dependent States

Compare and contrast the actions of key leaders in the Hispanic American revolutions and reform movements between 1810 and 1822. Which figure was the most significant to Hispanic America? Why? Defend your answer with examples.

Which of the following statements best defines the term caudillo ?

Discuss the underlying social issues in Latin America that had an impact on the independence movements.

A  ____________________ economy is one that relies on just one or two cash crops.

Which two groups were involved in the power struggles for control of the newly-independent countries in 19th century Latin American politics?

The booming monoculture economies in Latin America were based on which of the following?

Which of the following Latin American countries did NOT have immigrants to join their working class?

Who is credited with beginning the liberation of Mexico?

What group(s)led the majority of revolts against the Spanish and  Portuguese  in the colonies?

The dictator ____________________ succeeded Benito Juárez as president of Mexico.

Who was instrumental in Juan Manuel Ro sas being deposed in 1852?

Which of the following is considered an obstacle to national unity in Latin Ameri ca?

What were the original cash crops coming out of Latin America?

Term for identification: monoculture

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

The Mexican priest who started a revolt against Spain in 1812 was  ____________________.

Explain the significant social issues facing the independent Latin American nations including gender, race, socio-economic, and geographical aspects.

What events in the early 1800s in Europe set in motion the i ndependence movements throughout the Latin American colonies?

What was the last country of the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery?

Term for identification: caudillo