Exam 2: State and Nation in Colonial Latin America

Regime is defined as:

During the colonial period, the religious orders maintained a cooperative relationship with the monarchy.

Which group played the most pivotal role in the move toward independence?

How and why did the Spanish compromise economic efficiency during the colonial period?

Which region was most populated at the time of conquest?

Individuals holding which colonial position developed the most rebellious relationship with the Spanish crown?

Which of the following accurately describes the Bourbon Reforms?

Describe how the role of armed forces grew under colonialism and influenced its development.

According to the theory of mercantilism, economic growth occurs through:

Government is defined as:

Many of the early colonial institutions created by the Spanish crown were designed to:

Which independence hero(es) led the fight from Argentina, through Chile, and into Peru?

Much of the Americas was pristine land, untouched by humans, before the Spanish Conquest.

The Spanish first arrived and settled in which contemporary country?

Rebellious colonists in Latin America succeeded in their bid for independence only after they unified under liberal ideals.

Democracy is a characteristic of the state.

Nations can create states, but states cannot create nations.

The Spanish crown closely supervised the creation and development of haciendas.

What event in European history most significantly affected the path to independence in Latin America?

Which empire was located along the Andes Mountain range?