1.
which of the following was not an influence on the people in latin america who sought independence in the 19th century? (5 points)

the enlightenment

the mexican-american war

the american revolution

the french revolution
2.
the revolutions in latin america in the 19th century consistently achieved (5 points)

political independence from europe

the end of slavery in each country

the establishment of stable democracies

social and economic equality for all
3.
which of the following events was a primary factor in the outbreak of independence movements in latin america? (5 points)

the spanish war of independence

the seven years war

the war of the pacific

the war of the triple alliance
4.
an intended result of the latin american revolutions was (5 points)

large colonies breaking up into smaller countries

continued fighting between the new countries

separation and independence from spain

the establishment of military dictatorships
5.
which of the following caused continued unrest in the newly liberated colonies? (5 points)

the complete independence from spain

the increased influence of the church

the continuation of the caste system

the numerous liberal economic reforms
6.
which of the following constitutes an unintended result of the latin american revolutions? (5 points)

the complete independence from spain

the breakdown of the caste system

the fall of the many creole caudillos

the many border disputes and wars
7.
what is one way the spanish war of independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights? (5 points)

the period of administrative freedom caused by the war gave leaders the opportunity to rebel for these rights.

the disruptions caused by the war encouraged colonial merchants to seek markets in the pacific.

the exposure to french ideas through the war convinced many in spain to provide these liberties to the colonies.

the war with france made spain tighten their political and economic hold on the colonies in desperation.
8.
use the following political cartoon to answer the question below:

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what does this cartoon indicate about the relationship between the united states and the newly-independent latin american countries? (5 points)

the united states was interested in to bolster their independence.

the united states was a dispassionate observer of the problems in latin america.

the united states was concerned with the many wars resulting after independence.

the united states hoped to benefit territorially from problems in latin america.