WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A book about the history of Latin America during the 1800’s featuring Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simon Bolivar and Miguel Hidalgo, would most likely have which title?
A
The Rise of Communism in Latin America
B
Independence Movements in Latin America
C
United States Coloniesin Latin America
D
The Rise of the Slave Trade in Latin America
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement BEST describes the goals of Latin American revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar in the 19th century? Bolivar wanted a united, independent Latin American country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bolivar was nicknamed El Libertador. Over the next few years, Bolivar liberated New Granada (now Colombia), Ecuador, Panama, Peru, & Upper Peru (now Bolivia). Hidalgo was a Catholic priest in the town of Dolores. He began the struggle for Mexico’s independence in 1810.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Latin American Wars of Independence, which took place during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, were deeply influenced by the American and French Revolutions and resulted in the creation of a number of independent countries in Latin America.

Detailed explanation-4: -what goals were shared by toussaint-louverture, miguel hidalgo, and simon bolivar? they all wanted freedom from another country. what challenges faced the newly independent nations of south america after the revolutions? the leaders began to rule using military forces.

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