Napoleon and Latin American Revolutions

A set of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to Napoleon's achievements, the Latin American revolutions, and their social structures.

What is the Napoleonic Code?

A set of laws created by Napoleon to ensure fair legal standards for all.

Louisiana Purchase

The land sold to the United States by Napoleon in 1803 for 15 million dollars.

Nationalism

A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's country inspired by Napoleon.

Simon Bolivar

A leader who played a key role in the independence movements of several Latin American countries.

Father Miguel Hidalgo

A priest who initiated Mexico's fight for independence from Spanish rule.

Mercantilism

An economic policy where the goods and materials are viewed as a benefit for the mother country.

September 16th

Mexico's Independence Day, marking the fight against Spanish colonial rule.

Latin American Revolutions

A series of uprisings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries that resulted in the independence of several Latin American countries from Spanish control.

Social Pyramid in Latin/South America

A hierarchical structure that classified people into different social classes such as Peninsulares, Creoles, Mestizos, Mulattos, Africans, and Natives.

Enlightenment Influence on Napoleon

Napoleon was influenced by the Enlightenment's emphasis on the importance of natural rights.