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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following quotes is associated with the Enlightenment?
"All men are created equal"
"Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone"
"Blood alone moves the wheels of history"
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it!
- 2. Multiple Choice
Bolivar's main goal was to establish ________ in South America.
A utopian society
Thriving industry and commerce
A strong military
Independent, democratic nations
- 3. Multiple Choice
What can you infer from the fact that Bolivar won major battles even though his soldiers were outnumbered by the Spanish?
He was a brilliant military tactician
His soldiers had better weapons than the Spanish soldiers
The Spanish Army was too disorganized to win battles
Bolivar recruited great generals and soldiers from France, England, and the U.S.
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did Bolivar respond when he lost important battles?
He refused to fight the same enemy ever again
He surrendered and was thrown in prison
He fled to nearby countries, and sought new allies and funds
He used the same tactics over and over until they succeeded
- 5. Multiple Choice
If you were a colonist who supported Bolivar, which of the following would be least likely to convince you to join his cause?
His eloquent speeches and manifestos
His record of military victories
The fact that he was educated in Spain
His admiration for George Washington
- 6. Multiple Choice
What term best describes the Battle of Boyaca?
Opening round
Turning point
Final showdown
Stalemate
- 7. Multiple Choice
Place the following events in sequence: A) Venezuela declares its independence; B) The Battle of Boyaca; C) Bolivar flees to Cartagena
C,B,A
A,C,B
B,C,A
C,A,B
- 8. Multiple Choice
How was the founding of Gran Colombia similar to the founding of the United States?
Both happened during the 19th century
Both involved colonies of European countries that won their independence
Both resulted in strong nations that continue to exist today
Both involved major military defeats of England
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why would South American revolutionaries choose the Peninsular War as their moment to strike against the Spanish?
They knew France would help them out with military aid
They sensed that Spanish citizens would sympathize with their struggle
They felt Spain would be distracted by its fight with France
They believed the U.S. would intervene to keep European powers out of the Western Hemisphere
- 10. Multiple Choice
All of the following modern-day countries were liberated by Simon Bolivar, EXCEPT:
Chile
Venezuela
Colombia
Ecuador
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