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30 Cards in this Set
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When did Mexico get their independence?
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1821
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Dom Pedro
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Portugal King's son who was left in charge of Brazil when the royal family left
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What large area did Bolivar Free in 1822?
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Gran Columbia
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Who led the "Night of Fire"?
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A slave named Toussaint L'Ouverture
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Agustin de Iturbide
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He led the revolution after Hidalgo. He declared independence in Mexico
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When did Brazil get their independence?
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1822
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What was the "Night of Fire"?
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The night the slaves in Saint Domingue burned every piece of white property. It was the beginning of the fight for freedom in Latin America.
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Revolution
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a political movement in which the people overthrow the government and set up a new one
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"Cry of Dolores"
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The cry for revolution by Hidalgo
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Criollo
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A person born of Spanish descent but born in Latin America
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How did Brazil get their independence?
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Dom Pedro gave it to them
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Simon Bolivar
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The greatest revolutionary leader for Latin America
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Miguel Hidalgo
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Criollo priest who helped plan the revolution
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What happened to Hidalgo?
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He was executed July 1811
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Why did more people follow Iturbide than Hidalgo?
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Some people thought Hidalgo was a hothead and Iturbide was a criollo and an army officer
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Prince Ferinand
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The heir to the Spanish throne
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When was the "Night of Fire"?
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August 24, 1791
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When did Haita get it's independence?
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1804
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Who set the standard for Latin American leaders after winning independence?
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Bolivar
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How did Bolivar show disrespect to Prince Ferdinand?
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He played badmitton with him and didn't let him win
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Caudillos
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Military officers who ruled very strictly
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Who was known as the liberator?
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Bolivar
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Gran Columbia
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Newly liberated area freed by Bolivar that included Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama
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How did the American French revolutions influence events in Latin America?
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It inspired them to fight for their freedom
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Where did Portugal's royal family flee for help when the French armies invaded Spain and Portugal?
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Brazil
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Jose San Martin
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An Argentine who declared Chile's independence
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When did Portugal admit Brazil was independent?
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1825
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Which colony became independent without a war?
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Brazil
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Who seized Lima?
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San Martin
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What did San Martin do after meeting Bolivar?
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Gave up his command
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