USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bolivar’s main goal was to establish ____ in South America.
A
A utopian society
B
Thriving industry and commerce
C
A strong military
D
Independent, democratic nations
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bolivar hoped to unite all South American countries into one nation. He did not succeed in this plan. Instead, his leadership helped establish what are now the nations of Colombia, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Venezuela.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bolívar himself led multiple expeditionary forces against the Spaniards, and between 1819 and 1822 he successfully liberated three territories-New Granada (Colombia and Panama), Venezuela, and Quito (Ecuador)-from Spanish rule.

Detailed explanation-3: -With Humboldt promising to help Bolivar found a college in the event that the colonies of Spanish America gain independence gave Bolivar even more motivation to join in the revolution to help free his native country and people from the tyranny of the Spanish government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bolívar believed that past subjugation under Spanish colonial rule left many of the American people ignorant and unable to acquire knowledge, power or civic virtue.

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