Who was known as the "Liberator" Flashcards
Who was known as the “Liberator”?
Simon Bolivar
Which country did Simon Bolivar defeat? Which countries did he win independence for?
He defeated the Spanish. Won freedom for present-day Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
True or False: The Amazon River is the longest river
True
How did people in Latin America get ideas of independence?
In the late 1700s, both America and France fought wars for independence.
Which country had the first successful revolt against colonial rule?
Haiti
Who began the revolt against the French?
L’Ourveture
Who encouraged poorer Mexicans to fight for their from Spain?
Catholic Priests
What did Jose de San Martin do?
He led the fight for independence in southern South America.
Who did Jose de San Martin win freedom for?
Argentina and Chile
What did countries struggle with after gaining independence?
Many countries argued with one another over boundaries. Some countries struggled to become democracies. Struggled with issues of poverty.
People of Puerto Rico are citizens of what country?
United States
In Guatemala, about half of the population is descended from what?
Ancient Mayans
How long has Costa Rica been a stable democracy?
Since the 1800s
Why is the panama canal significant?
It is used for ships and transportation
Which country is the narrowest part of Central America?
Panama
Panama is a major exporter of what?
Petroleum
What kind of government is Cuba run by?
A communist government
What happens when someone criticizes the Cuban government?
They get arrested
What are Haiti’s main exports?
Cocoa beans, oil, coffee, and mangoes
Why is Puerto Rico a major tourist destination?
No passport is required
_____ population is Latin America
Largest
Which country has coffee, oranges, and cassava?
Brazil
Which country has mineral resources such as tin, gold, silver, and diamonds?
Brazil
What is the world’s largest rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest
What kinds of animals live in the Amazon Rainforest?
Toucans, spider monkey, river dolphins, etc.
True or False: People aren’t able to elect the leaders in Brazil
False
What percentage of Argentina’s people are of European ancestry?
85%
1/3 of the population of Argentina live where?
In the capital Buenos Aires
Which country’s economy relies on farming and ranching?
Argentina
In Argentina, what raise the livestock?
Guachos
What is the main export of Argentina?
Beef
What types of things does Argentina have?
Food products, cars, and fabric
After independence, what struggles did Argentina deal with?
They dealt with a civil war. They were fighting over how to run a country.
Venezuela was one of the largest producers of what?
Oil and natural gas
