Unit 3: Revolutions and Reaction

Lesson D: The Americas - Land of Revolutionary Opportunity

Student Resource: Latin American Revolutions Graphic Organizer

Latin American Revolutions Graphic Organizer

Part I: Causes of Revolutions

Directions: Be sure you have reviewed the meaning of Enlightenment ideals, nationalism, and revolutionary ideals before you complete this graphic organizer. Complete the chart below as you view the Mini Lesson entitled, “Revolution in Colonial Latin America.” Identify examples of the role of the issues along the top of the chart for the areas listed.

Location in Latin America / What was the role of Enlightenment ideals in events here? / What was the role of nationalism in events here? / What was the role of revolutionary ideals in events here?
Haiti
Mexico
South America


Part II: The Roles of Revolutionaries

Directions: Use information from the activity entitled “Revolutions of the People” to complete the following graphic organizer. Discuss the role of any of the following groups in independence movements in the regions listed. Some groups are only discussed in certain areas.

Location in Latin America / What was the role of Creole Elites and Criollos in independence movements? / What was the role of mestizo and mulatto groups in independence movements here? / What was the role of the Catholic Church and Indians in independence movements here?
Haiti
Mexico
South America

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