USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The new republics established in Latin America were weak and subject to the control of military leaders.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín were both called “the Liberator.” They are unquestionably Latin America’s two greatest heroes of the wars for independence, 1810 1824. Yet in Bolívar’s case, the title rang across the continent.

Detailed explanation-2: -What problems did the new Latin American republics face? Not only did the republics have no experience in self-government and suffered economic depression, but cruel leaders rose because of the weak people.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the 19th century, Spanish control in Latin America caused Creoles to lead a revolution because they felt pressure from lower social classes, wanted independence, and wanted control over their economy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The shared governance in Spanish colonies would become a model and power base on both sides of the conflict for independence. Between 1808 and 1836, all of Latin America except the Spanish colonies of Puerto Rico and Cuba gained their independence.

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