Anti-colonial rebellions/revolutions in Latin America:

Question 1

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a victorious overthrow of deep structures with a clear program of action.

Answer 1

Revolution

Question 2

Fill in the blank: A _______ typically focuses on proximate causes and often results in failure.

Answer 2

Rebellion

Question 3

What were the proximate causes of the Pueblo Village Revolt of 1680?

Answer 3

• Plans for revolt
• Increased attacks on medicine men
• Cultural eradication by friars

Question 4

What characterized the violence during the Pueblo Village Revolt?

Answer 4

• Large scale massacres
• Attacks on churches
• Confiscation of livestock

Question 5

What was the outcome of the Pueblo Village Revolt?

Answer 5

Pueblos took over New Mexico for twelve years before reconquest in 1692

Question 6

Who led the Great Andean Revolt (1780-1782)?

Answer 6

Tupac Amaru and Tomás Katari

Question 7

What were the structural causes of the Great Andean Revolt?

Answer 7

• Increased taxation
• Forced labour
• Racial hierarchies

Question 8

What was one of Tupac Amaru’s claims during the rebellion?

Answer 8

He claimed to be speaking for the King and advocated for the abolition of the old system

Question 9

What were the consequences of the Great Andean Revolt?

Answer 9

• 100,000 deaths of indigenous people
• 10,000-40,000 deaths of Spanish
• Fragmented nature of army and piecemeal peace

Question 10

True or False: The Great Andean Revolt was the largest anti-colonial rebellion on the continent.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What did the Pueblo’s military tactics include during the revolt?

Answer 11

• Bows
• Axes
• Guns
• Horses
• Fire
• Ritualistic bathing

Question 12

What is a key difference between rebellions and revolutions?

Answer 12

Rebellions typically focus on proximate causes and often result in failure, while revolutions are victorious and overthrow deep structures

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The Pueblo Village Revolt was characterized by a siege where the Pueblos cut off the _______.

Answer 13

Water supply

Question 14

What role did Po-pay play in the Pueblo Village Revolt?

Answer 14

He was a leader who planned the revolt after being released from captivity

Question 15

What were the long-term consequences of the anti-colonial revolts in Latin America?

Answer 15

• Instability of colonial rule
• Indigenous adaptations after early conquests
• Hybrid wars: arms and social conflict