Question 1

By the second half of the nineteenth century, which statement best defined the idea of Progress with a capital P)?
A) Progress connected with nationalism.
B) Progress was the idea of inevitable, all-conquering technological advancement.
C) Progress translated into capitalism.
D) Progress meant equality and democracy.

Accepted Answer

During the second half of the nineteenth century, the idea of Progress (with a capital "P") was closely associated with the belief in inevitable, all-conquering technological advancement. This period was marked by significant industrial growth, scientific discoveries, and technological innovations, which fueled the belief that human society would continuously improve through these advancements.

Question 2

Who invented the term "Latin America"?
A) The term was invented by the Spanish conquerors to demonstrate a strong connection with Spain.
B) The term was invented by the Portuguese when they tried to take control of the entire region.
C) The term was invented by the revolutionaries during the wars of independence.
D) The term was invented by the French to imply a cultural kinship with France.

Accepted Answer

The term "Latin America" was indeed coined by the French in the 19th century, aiming to emphasize the linguistic and cultural connections between the region and France, based on the Latin roots of the French, Spanish, and Portuguese languages. This was part of France's broader geopolitical strategy to increase its influence in the region.

Question 3

Which Latin American country first connected with Europe in 1874 via the transatlantic telegraph?
A) Argentina
B) Mexico
C) Uruguay
D) Brazil

Accepted Answer

Brazil was the first Latin American country to connect with Europe via the transatlantic telegraph in 1874, significantly improving communication between the two continents.

Question 4

Why did the Mexican people contribute to the Catholic Church?
A) They were legally obligated to pay a tenth of their income to the Church.
B) They donated money willingly.
C) They didn't need to donate money to the Church because it already was a rich institution.
D) They contributed by being faithful.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

At what time was liberalism most popular in Latin America?
A) from 1800 to 1850
B) throughout the entire nineteenth century
C) for the first half of the nineteenth century
D) from 1850 to 1880

Accepted Answer

Liberalism was most popular in Latin America from 1850 to 1880, a period marked by significant political and economic reforms influenced by liberal ideas.

Question 6

For the nationalists, what is the greatest obstacle to Progress?
A) the present
B) the future
C) the past
D) the Church

Accepted Answer

Nationalists often view the past as the greatest obstacle to progress because it can hold back change and innovation due to traditionalism, conservatism, and resistance to change.

Question 7

Who invited the French monarchs to rule Mexico?
A) liberals
B) conservatives
C) the Spaniards
D) all Mexicans

Accepted Answer

Conservatives in Mexico, unhappy with the liberal government of Benito Juárez, sought support from European powers to establish a monarchy. They invited the French, leading to the installation of Maximilian of Austria as Emperor of Mexico.

Question 8

Which statement best describes the relationship between women and liberalism during the second half of the nineteenth century?
A) Liberalism radically changed the lives of women.
B) Liberalism did not change the lives of women.
C) Liberalism caused the lives of all women to change for the worse.
D) Liberalism changed the lives of a selected group of women.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

What was a "fuero" and who enjoyed it in Mexico?
A) The fuero was a legal exemption enjoyed by the indigenous people.
B) The fuero was a large house where the clergy lived.
C) The fuero was a broad legal exemption enjoyed by the clergy.
D) The fuero was the amount of money the clergy received each year for their service.

Accepted Answer

The fuero was a set of privileges, including legal exemptions, that were specifically enjoyed by the clergy in Mexico. This allowed them to be tried in ecclesiastical courts rather than civil ones, among other privileges.

Question 10

Which statement best describes the relationship between politics and religion in Mexico throughout the nineteenth century?
A) Religion and politics had always worked together in Mexico.
B) Religion and politics never worked cooperatively in Mexico.
C) Religion and politics worked together in Mexico after the wars of independence.
D) Religion and politics only worked together in Mexico during the colonial period.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Mexican liberals
A) disliked the Catholic Church as an institution.
B) were antireligious.
C) formed alliances with the Catholic Church.
D) wanted to enjoy fueros.

Accepted Answer

Mexican liberals generally disliked the Catholic Church as an institution because they saw it as a bastion of conservatism and an obstacle to progress and the modernization of the country. They often sought to reduce the Church's power and influence in political and educational matters.

Question 12

Why did Alberdi urge the government to promote European immigration to Argentina?
A) Argentina had a small population.
B) Argentina had a small population, and Europeans were supposedly superior people.
C) He wanted to kill all Argentines and populate the country with Europeans.
D) The Europeans would bring investments.

Accepted Answer

Alberdi believed that Argentina had a small population and that European immigrants were considered superior in terms of culture, work ethic, and skills, which would contribute positively to the country's development.

Question 13

Which were the most important means of transportation that could be found in Latin America during the nineteenth century?
A) steamships and railroads
B) steamships and cars
C) railroads and carts
D) railroads and horses

Accepted Answer

During the nineteenth century, steamships and railroads were the most important means of transportation in Latin America, significantly enhancing trade and mobility across the region.

Question 14

Benito Juárez became the indigenous governor of which country?
A) Mexico
B) Uruguay
C) Brazil
D) Peru

Accepted Answer

Benito Juárez, of indigenous Zapotec origin, became the President of Mexico, not just a governor, and is a prominent figure in Mexican history for his reforms and leadership during the turbulent mid-19th century.

Question 15

In which Latin American country did the Church have the strongest presence by the middle of the nineteenth century?
A) Mexico
B) Peru
C) Brazil
D) Paraguay

Accepted Answer

Mexico had a particularly strong presence of the Catholic Church by the middle of the nineteenth century, deeply influencing its social, political, and cultural life.

Question 16

Within the liberal model, what did landowners desire?
A) to sell products on the international market
B) a monarchical government
C) equality
D) to promote national products

Accepted Answer

Landowners within the liberal model desired to sell products on the international market to maximize their profits through access to larger markets.

Question 17

During the second half of the nineteenth century, how did the few women who gained rights become influential?
A) as politicians
B) as writers
C) as wives
D) as teachers

Accepted Answer

Women who gained rights during the second half of the nineteenth century became influential as writers because they used their writing to advocate for women's rights and to challenge traditional gender roles.

Question 18

In which country did the following statement become the liberal slogan: Gobernar es poblar, "To govern is to populate"?
A) Uruguay
B) Mexico
C) Peru
D) Argentina

Accepted Answer

The slogan "Gobernar es poblar" ("To govern is to populate") became a liberal slogan in Argentina, reflecting the country's focus on immigration and population growth as central to its development and governance strategy during the 19th century.

Question 19

In Mexico, "Religion and Fueros!" became the battle cry of conservatives. Why was this the case?
A) Conservatives wanted to live in the fueros.
B) Conservative Mexicans saw religion, church, and clergy as one and the same.
C) They believed in Progress.
D) They wanted to prohibit the fueros.

Accepted Answer

Conservative Mexicans closely associated their identity and political goals with the Catholic Church, viewing religion, the church, and the clergy as central to their cause and societal structure. The term "fueros" refers to special privileges or legal exemptions, often associated with the clergy and military, which conservatives aimed to protect against liberal reforms that sought their reduction or elimination.

Question 20

By the middle of the nineteenth century, did the Church in Mexico own land?
A) Yes, the Church owned about half the best farmland in Mexico.
B) No, the Church was legally restricted from owning land.
C) The Church was allowed to own land, but had almost nothing.
D) The Church was allowed to own land, but was obliged to share it with all its parishioners.

Accepted Answer

By the middle of the nineteenth century, the Church in Mexico owned a significant portion of land, including about half of the best farmland. This ownership played a crucial role in the socio-economic structure of the country at the time.

Quiz 6: Progress

By the second half of the nineteenth century, which statement best defined the idea of Progress with a capital P) ?

Who invented the term "Latin America"?

Which Latin American country first connected with Europe in 1874 via the transatlantic telegraph?

Why did the Mexican people contribute to the Catholic Church?

At what time was liberalism most popular in Latin America?

For the nationalists, what is the greatest obstacle to Progress?

Who invited the French monarchs to rule Mexico?

Which statement best describes the relationship between women and liberalism during the second half of the nineteenth century?

What was a "fuero" and who enjoyed it in Mexico?

Which statement best describes the relationship between politics and religion in Mexico throughout the nineteenth century?

Mexican liberals

Why did Alberdi urge the government to promote European immigration to Argentina?

Which were the most important means of transportation that could be found in Latin America during the nineteenth century?

Benito Juárez became the indigenous governor of which country?

In which Latin American country did the Church have the strongest presence by the middle of the nineteenth century?

Within the liberal model, what did landowners desire?

During the second half of the nineteenth century, how did the few women who gained rights become influential?

In which country did the following statement become the liberal slogan: Gobernar es poblar, "To govern is to populate"?

In Mexico, "Religion and Fueros!" became the battle cry of conservatives. Why was this the case?

By the middle of the nineteenth century, did the Church in Mexico own land?