Question 11 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A
Which statements accurately describe José de San Martín, a powerful criollo leader? Select four options.José de San Martín led Argentine rebels against the Spanish colonial government.José de San Martín supported the Spanish colonial government against Argentine rebels.José de San Martín seized control of the army from Bolivar.José de San Martín gave control of the army to Bolivar.José de San Martín led an army over the Andes mountains to Chile.José de San Martín served in the army during the Napoleonic Wars.
Answer
A
José de San Martín led Argentine rebels against the Spanish colonial government.
B
José de San Martín supported the Spanish colonial government against Argentine rebels.
C
José de San Martín seized control of the army from Bolivar.
D
José de San Martín gave control of the army to Bolivar.
E
José de San Martín led an army over the Andes mountains to Chile.
F
José de San Martín served in the army during the Napoleonic Wars.
Explanation
San Martín joined the independence struggle against Spanish rule and led Argentine forces. He crossed the Andes with his army to help liberate Chile. After meeting Simón Bolívar, San Martín withdrew and left Bolívar to lead the campaign in Peru, so he gave control rather than seized it. Earlier in his career, San Martín served in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars.
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