Chapter 21 Section 4: Nation Building In Latin America

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1.

José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar led South American independence movements against
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  Portugal
- C.
  
  The United States
- D.
  
  Mexico
2.

Wealth, social prestige, and political power during the nineteenth century in Latin America were based on
- A.
  
  Trade
- B.
  
  Capital
- C.
  
  Religion
- D.
  
  Land
3.

Creoles were considered second-class citizens by the ____________________.
- A.
  
  Mestizos
- B.
  
  Peninsulares
- C.
  
  Mulattoes
- D.
  
  Indians
4.

Which of the following was a guarantee by the United States to protect Latin America from Europe?
- A.
  
  The Declaration of Independence
- B.
  
  The Bill of Rights
- C.
  
  The Monroe Doctrine
- D.
  
  The Communist Manifesto
5.

Which of the following was a Mexican reform leader?
- A.
  
  Santa Anna
- B.
  
  Benito Juarez
- C.
  
  Diaz
- D.
  
  Dom Pedro
6.

Which of the following social classes was made up of the children of a mixed marriage between a Spaniard and a Native?
- A.
  
  Mulattoes
- B.
  
  Peninsulares
- C.
  
  Mestizos
- D.
  
  Creoles
7.

What important construction project did the U.S. build in Latin America?
- A.
  
  The Alamo
- B.
  
  The Suez Canal
- C.
  
  The Taj Mahal
- D.
  
  The Panama Canal
8.

Strong rulers who ruled newly independent Latin American countries through force were called
- A.
  
  Peninsulares
- B.
  
  Mestizos
- C.
  
  Caudillos
- D.
  
  Creoles
9.

Which man was known as the "Liberator of Venezuela"?
- A.
  
  Jose de San Martin
- B.
  
  Simon Bolivar
- C.
  
  Miguel Hidalgo
- D.
  
  Iturbide
10.

Which man led an unsuccessful revolt of mestizos and Indians in Mexico?
- A.
  
  Iturbide
- B.
  
  Miguel Hidalgo
- C.
  
  San Martin
- D.
  
  Bolivar
11.

As a result of the Spanish-American War the United States received
- A.
  
  Puerto Rico
- B.
  
  Mexico
- C.
  
  Cuba as a protectorate
- D.
  
  Both A and C
12.

Which U.S. President supported the rebellion that helped Panama break away from Colombia?
- A.
  
  F. D. Roosevelt
- B.
  
  Theodore Roosevelt
- C.
  
  William Taft
- D.
  
  Woodrow Wilson
13.

Increased industrialization in Latin American led to
- A.
  
  Prosperity for all
- B.
  
  A breakdown of the economy
- C.
  
  The rise of a small middle class
- D.
  
  Widespread rebellion
14.

Which of the following was NOT a difficulty faced by Latin America between 1830 and 1870?
- A.
  
  A lack of precise boundaries
- B.
  
  Poor communication and transportation
- C.
  
  Economic dependence on the west
- D.
  
  The lack of a unified culture
15.

Although they gained political independence, Latin American countries
- A.
  
  Were invaded and controlled by foreign militaries
- B.
  
  Failed to establish a lasting society
- C.
  
  Remained dependent economically on the West
- D.
  
  Refused to form republics
16.

Which of the following correctly describes the economies of Latin America in the 19th century?
- A.
  
  Raw Materials and finished manufactured goods were both imported and exported equally
- B.
  
  Raw materials were imported and finished manufactured goods were exported
- C.
  
  Raw materials were exported and finished manufactured goods were imported
- D.
  
  Both raw materials and finished exported goods were exported
17.

Which European power's desire to trade with Latin America led to them offering their protection to newly freed Latin American countries?
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  France
- C.
  
  The United States
- D.
  
  Great Britain
18.

Which Mexican military leader briefly took control as emperor following the Mexico's declaration of Indpendence?
- A.
  
  Hidalgo
- B.
  
  Moreolos
- C.
  
  Iturbide
- D.
  
  San Martin