The Latin American Independence Movements
This quiz covers the key events, leaders, and causes of the Latin American Independence Movements.
Questions
Which country was the first to gain independence from Spain in Latin America?
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Chile
- Venezuela
Who was the leader of the Mexican Independence Movement?
- Miguel Hidalgo
- José María Morelos
- Agustín de Iturbide
- Antonio López de Santa Anna
Which battle is considered the turning point of the Mexican Independence War?
- Battle of Monte de las Cruces
- Battle of Calderón Bridge
- Battle of Puebla
- Battle of Chapultepec
What was the name of the document that declared Brazil's independence from Portugal?
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
- Declaration of Independence of the United States
- Declaration of the Rights of the Portuguese People
- Declaration of Independence of Brazil
Who was the emperor of Brazil after its independence?
- Pedro I
- Pedro II
- João VI
- José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva
Which country gained independence from Spain after the Battle of Ayacucho?
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Ecuador
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Argentina?
- José de San Martín
- Manuel Belgrano
- Juan José Castelli
- Bernardo O'Higgins
Which country gained independence from Spain after the Battle of Carabobo?
- Venezuela
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Chile?
- Bernardo O'Higgins
- José Miguel Carrera
- Manuel Rodríguez
- Diego Portales
Which country gained independence from Spain after the Battle of Pichincha?
- Ecuador
- Colombia
- Peru
- Bolivia
What was the name of the Mexican constitution that was adopted in 1824?
- Constitution of Apatzingán
- Constitution of 1812
- Constitution of 1824
- Constitution of 1836
Which country gained independence from Spain after the Battle of Boyacá?
- Colombia
- Venezuela
- Ecuador
- Peru
Who was the leader of the independence movement in Bolivia?
- Simón Bolívar
- Antonio José de Sucre
- José Miguel Lanza
- Pedro Domingo Murillo
Which country gained independence from Spain after the Battle of Junín?
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Colombia
- Ecuador
What was the name of the Brazilian constitution that was adopted in 1824?
- Constitution of 1822
- Constitution of 1824
- Constitution of 1834
- Constitution of 1891