Latin American Independence
Thursday, November 3
AIM: TEST ON NAPOLEON
HW READ Read pp. 527-528
1. Explain Bolivar’s quote - “I swear before you, I swear by the God of my fathers, by my forefathers themselves, by my honour and my country, that I shall never allow my hands to be idle or my soul to rest until I have broken the shackles which bind us to Spain.”
2. Why was the social class structure (hierarchy) a cause of discontent for the people under Spanish control of Latin America
3. Define these terms – creoles, peninsulares, mestizo, mulatto,
4. What ideals of the Enlightenment influenced revolutionary ideas in Latin America?
5. What role did Napoleon play in Latin American Independence?
Friday, November 4
Aim: What factors contributed to revolution in Latin America in the 1800s?
HW Read pp 528-530
1. Why was Haiti an important colony?
2. Who was T'ouissant L'Ouverture?
3. Why did Napoleon send troops into Haiti in 1802?
4. Why did Napoleon withdraw his troops?
5. Analyze the primary source on p 529 and answer the three questions which follow
Monday, November 7
Aim: How did the Napoleonic Era impact on Latin American independence?
HW: Review terms and notes from class
Thursday, November 10
Aim: How did the wealth of the New World contribute to the slave trade and exploitation of the people of Latin America?
HW: Watch the two videos and answer the questions that follow
Watch the the two videos on You Tube and answer the following questions based on the film - There will be a quiz
1. What product was important to Saint Domingue's wealth?
2. What countries did the Haitians fight to secure their independence and freedom?
3. What event in 1789 would forever change Haiti's history?
4. What ideas emerged from this revolution?
5. Why was this more dangerous on Saint Domingue?
6. Were the ideals of the revolution intended for the people of color on the French colonies in the Caribbean? How long did a slave last on a sugar plantation?
7. What type of violence was inflicted on the slaves of Saint Domingue?
CLICK ON VIDEO 2
8. How was Touissant L'Ouverture's early life different from other slaves on a plantation?
9. Why did the mixed race (biracial) population support the French Revolution first?
10. What was the National Assembly's response to the petition of the free black petition?
11. What was the response of the Saint Domingue's governor?
12. What was the response by the slaves?
13. How did this impact on the Saint Domingue's economy?
Monday, November 14
Aim: Why is Touissant L'Ouverture known as the Black George Washington?
HW Complete work sheet
Tuesday, November 15
Aim: QUIZ
Wednesday, November 16
Aim: Why did Haiti struggle following independence?
Quiz - on Continents, Oceans and Mesoamerica and South America
Websites:
http://www.bolivarmo.com/history.htm
1. What 6 countries gained their independence as a result of Simon Bolivar's struggle for independence?
2. On what continent do these countries lie? - Identify these on your map
3. Where was Bolivar born? What class do you think he was in?
4. From what country did Bolivar declare independence?
5. What country is New Granada today?
6. Which Caribbean islands helped him when he had to retreat?
7. Which South American country is named after him?
http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/gb/infer.asp?ac=12&trabajo=listar&pa=a_simon&sg=a_simon
8. Where did Bolivar travel after his wife died?
9. Why was he angry with Napoleon Bonaparte?
10. What event triggered the Peninsular War in Europe?
11. How would this war effect the colonies?
12.What did Bolivar promise in the Manifest of Cartegena"?
Thursday, November 17
Aim: Why is Bolivar considered the George Washington of South America?
HW read pp. 531-533
Complete Skills Assessment on pp533
Complete Section 3 assessment 1-5 all
Friday, November 18
Aim: What role did San Martin and Bernardo O'Higgins play in the revolution in South America?
Go to this link and answer the following questions
1. Who was Miguel Hidalgo? Who were gachopines and criollos?
2. What event in Europe provided a good opportunity for Mexicans to assert their independence?
3. What group did Hidalgo call on to help in the fight for Mexican independence?
4. What did Hidalgo later regret?
5. What countries were part of New Spain in 1810?
Look at the map below
6. Imagine that you are Miguel Hidalgo on the night before he was to be executed for his part in the revolution. Write a letter to a friend describing how you feel about your actions and their consequences. - This should be historical based on your reading no less than on page long
THANKSGIVING BREAK
NO LATE HW WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MONDAY
WORK SHEET DUE MONDAY
Monday, November 28
Aim: What factors contributed to Latin American independence?
HW Complete worksheet
Read handout - "Unfinished Dreams"
1. Complete questions for review 1-5
2. Understanding the Story Part A and Part B
Tuesday, November 29
Aim: How did Mexico achieve independence?
HW: Read pp. 658 - 659
1. What change in Europe contributed to the growing trade between Latin America and Europe?
2. What three problems shattered Bolivar's dreams for a United South America?
3. Describe political power following independence in Latin America from Spain
4. What were the two privileged groups in the 1800s?
5. Why were the new governments of Latin America weak?
6. What is a caudillo?
7. How did the conservatives differ from the liberals on class structure, censorship, and religion?
8. Why were the Latin American countries economically dependent following independence?
9. What products did help boost the economies of Chile, Brazil, and Venezuela?
10. How does the primary source p659 illustrate economic independence
Wednesday, November 30
Aim: What impact did Latin American independence have on the people?
HW: Read pp. 661-662
- Why was the United States seen as the "Colossus of the North"?
- What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?
- How did America gain land in the Southwest?
- What land did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American War in 1898?
- What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
- Why was the Panama Canal an example of Yankee Imperialism?
Thursday, December 1
Aim: How did the US change its role in Latin America?
- Parent Teacher Night
Last Period is dropped on Friday - No class
Test will be Tuesday - This will include material we covered throughout November
Please complete the review sheet Failure to bring to class will result in minus 10 on test
- Review Latin American Independence Movements
- Test: Tuesday, Bring a number 2 pencil
- Essay - This will be included on the exam -
- In the 19th century, the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era had both positive and negative effects on Global History. In a well developed essay,
- A. Identify how did the events of Europe played a significant role in the revolutionary movements in Latin America?
- B. Discuss whether you believe these events in Europe were positive or negative for the colonies of the Americas - Give two examples we covered in class.
- C. Be sure to identify the leadership and the role of class in this drive for independence. Which class benefitted?
- Paragraph 1:What is my historical background?
- What is my thesis statement? HOW ARE YOU ANSWERING THE TASK!
- Paragraph 2: How did the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era lead to Revolution? What class led and benefitted by the revolution?
- Paragraph 3: Positive and or Negative Effects
- Paragraph 4: Conclusion – Restate the thesis statement
- In the 19th century, the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era had both positive and negative effects on Global History. In a well developed essay,
Tuesday, December 6
Exam on Latin America
Go to link and answer the following questions
Abolition League - A lecture on Touissant L'Ouverture
Timeline of Mexico