6 Flashcards
What is nationalism?
An ideological movement that promotes the interests of a particular nation, often in opposition to foreign influence or control.
What was the Haitian Revolution?
A successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial uprising by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule from 1791 to 1804.
What were the main issues in 17-1800s Latin America?
Discrimination and social inequality.
What is a peninsular?
A Spanish-born person residing in Latin America.
What is a creole?
A person of European descent born in Latin America.
What is a mestizo?
A person of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.
What is a mulatto?
A person of mixed European and African ancestry.
Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture?
A leader of the Haitian Revolution who played a crucial role in fighting for the rights of enslaved people.
Who was Simón Bolívar?
A Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in Latin America’s successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire.
Who were José de San Martín and Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla?
San Martín was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America’s successful struggle for independence. Hidalgo was a Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary leader in Mexico.
Who was Dom Pedro?
The son of the Portuguese king who declared Brazil’s independence in 1822.
Who was Otto von Bismarck?
The first Chancellor of Germany, known as the ‘Iron Chancellor’ for his pragmatic and ruthless policies.
Who were Kaiser Wilhelm I and II?
Wilhelm I was the first German Emperor; Wilhelm II was his grandson who ruled during World War I.
What was Bismarck’s resignation?
Bismarck resigned in 1890, leading to significant changes in German foreign policy.
What does ‘Iron Chancellor’ refer to?
A title for Otto von Bismarck, highlighting his strong and pragmatic leadership style.
