Question 1

Right after the wars of independence, what was the most important source of revenue for the new governments in Spanish America?&#10;A) taxation from citizens&#10;B) international loans&#10;C) sale of office&#10;D) tariffs

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Tariffs on imported goods were the most important source of revenue for the new governments in Spanish America after their wars of independence. These governments often lacked the administrative capacity to collect taxes efficiently across their territories, making tariffs a more viable and immediate source of income.

Question 2

For Brazil, the first half of eighteenth century was a period marked by which of the following?&#10;A) profound changes&#10;B) conservative continuation from the colonial period&#10;C) rebellions&#10;D) the abolition of slavery

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conservative continuation from the colonial period

Question 3

In simple terms, what did the conservatives want for Latin America?&#10;A) to impose a monarchical government&#10;B) to go back to the colonial model under the Spanish king&#10;C) things to remain the same&#10;D) equality

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Conservatives in Latin America generally wanted to maintain the status quo, preserving traditional social hierarchies and institutions, rather than pursuing radical changes or reforms.

Question 4

Did the wars of independence mark a significant change for most people?&#10;A) Yes, the change was profound.&#10;B) No, nothing changed.&#10;C) Some things changed, but most things stayed the same.&#10;D) Yes, after independence everybody could vote, and that is a great difference from before.

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The wars of independence in various regions often led to some changes in governance and possibly social structures, but for the majority of the population, many aspects of daily life, economic conditions, and social hierarchies remained largely unchanged.

Question 5

What title did Pedro I hold after Brazil's independence?&#10;A) president&#10;B) prime minister&#10;C) monarch&#10;D) none

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After Brazil's independence, Pedro I became the monarch, specifically the Emperor of Brazil, thus holding the title of monarch.

Question 6

Which of the following countries, if any, was still a monarchy in 1825?&#10;A) Mexico&#10;B) Brazil&#10;C) Peru&#10;D) none of the above

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Brazil was still a monarchy in 1825, under the rule of Emperor Pedro I, who declared Brazil's independence from Portugal in 1822 and became its first emperor.

Question 7

What brought pride to the Brazilian elite?&#10;A) The fact that, in contrast with Spanish America, Brazil had a peaceful transition toward independence.&#10;B) The fact that Brazil was the largest country in Latin America.&#10;C) The fact that Brazilians could export more cacao in a year than any other country in the region.&#10;D) The fact that Brazil had a powerful and capable monarch in charge.

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The Brazilian elite took pride in the peaceful transition toward independence, which contrasted with the violent struggles experienced by many Spanish American countries.

Question 8

Which was the greatest fear of the liberals of Brazil?&#10;A) economic stagnation&#10;B) possible rebellions&#10;C) the recolonization of Brazil by the Portuguese&#10;D) the centralization of power in the hands of the local merchants

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The greatest fear of the liberals in Brazil during the period of independence and early nationhood was the recolonization of Brazil by the Portuguese. This concern stemmed from the desire to maintain and secure Brazil's independence, which had been declared in 1822, and to prevent any attempts by Portugal to regain control over its former colony.

Question 9

What was the meaning of the red ribbon in Rosas's Argentina?&#10;A) The red ribbon was associated with communist ideas.&#10;B) Rosas's adversaries wore a red ribbon.&#10;C) Rosas's supporters wore a red ribbon.&#10;D) Indigenous people and people of African descent were forced to wear a red ribbon.

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The red ribbon was a symbol of support for Juan Manuel de Rosas, who was a federal leader and governor of Buenos Aires Province during the 19th century. His supporters, known as the "Federales," wore red ribbons to show their allegiance to him and his policies.

Question 10

What was the most important thing that caudillos got in return for the riches they gave out?&#10;A) money&#10;B) protection&#10;C) loyalty&#10;D) admiration

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Caudillos primarily sought loyalty from their followers in exchange for the riches and benefits they distributed. This loyalty was crucial for maintaining their power and control over their regions or countries.

Question 11

Which of the following statements best describes patronage?&#10;A) It is a system whereby people in power distribute spoils to friends and family in exchange for their loyalty.&#10;B) It is a system in which corruption is penalized by death.&#10;C) It is a political system based on merit.&#10;D) It is an economic system that promotes free trade.

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Question 12

Constitutions proved to be symbolic during the first half of the eighteenth century. What did they represent?&#10;A) democracy&#10;B) republican government&#10;C) capitalism&#10;D) popular sovereignty

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Question 13

Which set of ideas did the new Latin American leaders group under the veil of liberalism?&#10;A) democracy and republicanism&#10;B) equality, fraternity, and liberty&#10;C) liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty&#10;D) capitalism

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Question 14

During the first half of the nineteenth century, what crop substituted sugar as the prime export product from Brazil?&#10;A) cacao&#10;B) Brazilian wood&#10;C) rum&#10;D) coffee

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Question 15

What were the direct consequences of the wars of independence on the Latin American economy?&#10;A) International trade passed from the hands of the Peninsulars into the hands of the Creoles.&#10;B) International trade was temporarily banned.&#10;C) International trade passed from the hands of the Peninsulars into the hands of US officials.&#10;D) Nothing major happened in economic terms.

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Question 16

Which of the following statements best describes the ideas proposed by the conservatives of the time?&#10;A) They defended traditions values, wanted Catholicism to remain as the official region, and believed the common people should &#34;know their place.&#34;&#10;B) They defended traditional values and promoted the separation of church and state.&#10;C) They wanted Catholicism to remain as the official religion and believed in social equality.&#10;D) They defended traditional values, wanted Catholicism to remain as the official religion, and promoted equality.

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Question 17

What relationship did Juan Manuel de Rosas establish with the Catholic Church?&#10;A) Rosas established a close relationship with the church.&#10;B) When Rosas came to power, he expelled all Catholics from Argentina.&#10;C) He promoted a strict separation of state and church.&#10;D) He could not care less about the Catholic Church.

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Question 18

What happened to the caste system after independence?&#10;A) It was banished from parish records and censuses.&#10;B) It stayed in place.&#10;C) It continued under another name.&#10;D) It became outdated.

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Question 19

After independence, slavery continued in most countries except which of the following?&#10;A) Brazil&#10;B) Dominican Republic&#10;C) Haiti&#10;D) Mexico

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Question 20

In terms of religion, what did liberalism promote?&#10;A) Catholicism to remain the same&#10;B) Protestantism&#10;C) the prohibition of Catholicism&#10;D) separation between church and state

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Question 21

In comparison with the colonial period, how did most women's lives change after independence?&#10;A) Their lives didn't change because they continued to be excluded from politics.&#10;B) After independence, women earned the right to vote.&#10;C) After independence, women entered the job market.&#10;D) Their lives changed radically as patriarchal norms ceased to exist.

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Question 22

Who were the regents?&#10;A) adult guardians that ruled in the name of the young king&#10;B) a group of Portuguese merchants who lived in Brazil&#10;C) a group of religious fanatics&#10;D) a group of indigenous people fighting for their own rights

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Question 23

Who held the most power in postcolonial Latin America?&#10;A) the people&#10;B) indigenous groups&#10;C) Catholic groups&#10;D) the landowners

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Question 24

What was the main mode of subsistence for indigenous people during the first half of the eighteenth century?&#10;A) They worked in factories.&#10;B) They worked in the mines.&#10;C) They lived off the state.&#10;D) subsistence agriculture

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Question 25

What happened during the Caste War of Yucat&#225;n?&#10;A) Maya people rose up with the objective of cleansing their land of all intruders.&#10;B) People of African descent rose against the ruling elites in Brazil.&#10;C) Inca descendants rebelled against the Spanish Empire.&#10;D) Poor people in Mexico raised arms behind the symbolic image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.E.

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Deck 5: Postcolonial Blues