The Latin American Wars of Independence

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Which country was the first to declare independence from Spain in Latin America?

  1. Mexico

  2. Argentina

  3. Venezuela

  4. Chile


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Venezuela declared independence from Spain on July 5, 1811.

Who is considered the liberator of South America?

  1. Simon Bolivar

  2. Jose de San Martin

  3. Miguel Hidalgo

  4. Bernardo O'Higgins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simon Bolivar is known as the liberator of South America for his role in leading the independence movements in several countries.

Which battle is considered the turning point in the Mexican War of Independence?

  1. Battle of Puebla

  2. Battle of Veracruz

  3. Battle of Chapultepec

  4. Battle of Ayacucho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Puebla, also known as Cinco de Mayo, is considered a turning point in the Mexican War of Independence.

Which country declared independence from Brazil in 1822?

  1. Argentina

  2. Chile

  3. Peru

  4. Uruguay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uruguay declared independence from Brazil in 1822.

Who was the leader of the independence movement in Brazil?

  1. Dom Pedro I

  2. Jose Bonifacio de Andrada e Silva

  3. Joaquim Jose da Silva Xavier (Tiradentes)

  4. Luis Inacio Lula da Silva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dom Pedro I, the son of King Joao VI of Portugal, led the independence movement in Brazil.

Which country gained independence from Spain in 1821?

  1. Mexico

  2. Colombia

  3. Peru

  4. Ecuador


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.

Which country was the last to gain independence from Spain in Latin America?

  1. Cuba

  2. Puerto Rico

  3. Dominican Republic

  4. Guatemala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cuba was the last country to gain independence from Spain in Latin America, in 1898.

What was the main cause of the Latin American Wars of Independence?

  1. Economic exploitation

  2. Political oppression

  3. Social inequality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Latin American Wars of Independence were caused by a combination of economic exploitation, political oppression, and social inequality.

Which country gained independence from Spain in 1819?

  1. Colombia

  2. Venezuela

  3. Ecuador

  4. Peru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Colombia gained independence from Spain in 1819.

Who was the leader of the independence movement in Argentina?

  1. Jose de San Martin

  2. Manuel Belgrano

  3. Juan Jose Castelli

  4. Bernardo O'Higgins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jose de San Martin was the leader of the independence movement in Argentina.

Which country gained independence from Spain in 1824?

  1. Peru

  2. Bolivia

  3. Chile

  4. Ecuador


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peru gained independence from Spain in 1824.

Which country gained independence from Spain in 1818?

  1. Chile

  2. Argentina

  3. Colombia

  4. Venezuela


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chile gained independence from Spain in 1818.

Which country gained independence from Spain in 1822?

  1. Mexico

  2. Brazil

  3. Peru

  4. Ecuador


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brazil gained independence from Spain in 1822.

Which country gained independence from Spain in 1823?

  1. Mexico

  2. Colombia

  3. Venezuela

  4. Chile


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1823.

Which country gained independence from Spain in 1825?

  1. Bolivia

  2. Peru

  3. Chile

  4. Ecuador


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bolivia gained independence from Spain in 1825.

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