Simon Boivar


Nick Name “The Liberator” Educated Creole 1810 Bolivar led an uprising establishing the Republic of Venezuela After independence civil war raged in Venezuela
Independence in Latin America


Wars of independence ended in 1824 Bolivar dreamed of uniting the nations of Latin America into one nation called Grand Colombia Power struggles amongst rival leaders led to civil war
How did Bolivar regain control in Venezuela?



Made an alliance with the Venezuelan cowboys Led an army across the Andes Mts to surprise attack the Spanish Viceroy in Borgota (Present day Colombia) Victorious, Bolivar continued south to free Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia Joined forces with Jose De San Martin
Jose De San Martin


Creole from Argentina Helped Argentina win freedom from Spain Led an army across the Andes to Chile and Peru Turned his command to Bolivar who won the final victories against Spain
Simon Bolivar and South American Independence
Aim: Who is Simon Bolivar and how did he impact Latin American Independence Do Now: Review
Who
led the initial Mexican independence movement? How did Mexico finally beat the Spanish and gain independence? What was the encomienda system? Explain mercantilism
Brazil



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Portuguese colony of Brazil demanded independence Dom Pedro, Portuguese prince, Granted independence and proclaimed himself the king Accepted a constitution with freedom of press, freedom of religion and an elected legislature