6.01 Independence and Reform
1.
The revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century consistently achieved (5 points)
political independence from Europe
the end of slavery in each country
the establishment of stable democracies
social and economic equality for all
2.
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Which of the issues that resulted in many Latin American revolutions is illustrated here? (5 points)
the boarding of European soldiers
the use of large-scale slavery
the centralization of control in Spain
cooperation with European powers
3.
Which of the following would probably want independence from Spain but not a complete social revolution? (5 points)
a peninsulare
a Creole
a mestizo
a slave
4.
An intended result of the Latin American revolutions was (5 points)
large colonies breaking up into smaller countries
continued fighting between the new countries
separation and independence from Spain
the establishment of military dictatorships
5.
Which of the following caused continued unrest in the newly liberated colonies? (5 points)
the complete independence from Spain
the increased influence of the Church
the continuation of the caste system
the numerous liberal economic reforms
6.
Which of the following constitutes an unintended result of the Latin American revolutions? (5 points)
the complete independence from Spain
the breakdown of the caste system
the fall of the many Creole caudillos
the many border disputes and wars
7.
What is one way the Spanish War of Independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? (5 points)
The period of administrative freedom caused by the war gave leaders the opportunity to rebel for these rights.
The disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the Pacific.
The exposure to French ideas through the war convinced many in Spain to provide these liberties to the colonies.
The war with France made Spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.
8.
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What does this cartoon indicate about the relationship between the United States and the newly-independent Latin American countries? (5 points)
The United States was interested in helping to bolster their independence.
The United States was a dispassionate observer of the problems in Latin America.
The United States was concerned with the many wars resulting after independence.
The United States hoped to benefit territorially from problems in Latin America.
1.
The revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century consistently achieved (5 points)
political independence from Europe
the end of slavery in each country
the establishment of stable democracies
social and economic equality for all
2.
Use the following image to answer the question below:
© 2012 Discovery Education
Which of the issues that resulted in many Latin American revolutions is illustrated here? (5 points)
the boarding of European soldiers
the use of large-scale slavery
the centralization of control in Spain
cooperation with European powers
3.
Which of the following would probably want independence from Spain but not a complete social revolution? (5 points)
a peninsulare
a Creole
a mestizo
a slave
4.
An intended result of the Latin American revolutions was (5 points)
large colonies breaking up into smaller countries
continued fighting between the new countries
separation and independence from Spain
the establishment of military dictatorships
5.
Which of the following caused continued unrest in the newly liberated colonies? (5 points)
the complete independence from Spain
the increased influence of the Church
the continuation of the caste system
the numerous liberal economic reforms
6.
Which of the following constitutes an unintended result of the Latin American revolutions? (5 points)
the complete independence from Spain
the breakdown of the caste system
the fall of the many Creole caudillos
the many border disputes and wars
7.
What is one way the Spanish War of Independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? (5 points)
The period of administrative freedom caused by the war gave leaders the opportunity to rebel for these rights.
The disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the Pacific.
The exposure to French ideas through the war convinced many in Spain to provide these liberties to the colonies.
The war with France made Spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.
8.
Use the following political cartoon to answer the question below:
© 2012 Discovery Education
What does this cartoon indicate about the relationship between the United States and the newly-independent Latin American countries? (5 points)
The United States was interested in helping to bolster their independence.
The United States was a dispassionate observer of the problems in Latin America.
The United States was concerned with the many wars resulting after independence.
The United States hoped to benefit territorially from problems in Latin America.
