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Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31

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The Haitian Revolution starts with a slave revolt led by Toussaint Louverture against French colonial rule. This marks the beginning of the fight for independence in Latin America and would become the first successful slave revolt in history.

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After years of struggle, Haiti becomes the first Latin American country to gain independence from European colonization. Jean-Jacques Dessalines declares Haiti an independent nation, making it the world's first black-led republic.

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Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Spain weakens Spanish control over its American colonies, creating an opportunity for independence movements to gain momentum across Latin America.

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1810: Mexican War of Independence Begins

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1810: Mexican War of Independence Begins

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Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issues the 'Grito de Dolores' (Cry of Dolores), calling for an end to Spanish rule in Mexico. This event, known as Mexican Independence Day, marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence.

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Paraguay becomes one of the first Latin American countries to declare independence from Spain. This bloodless revolution, led by José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, establishes Paraguay as an independent nation.

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The Congress of Tucumán formally declares Argentina's independence from Spain. This declaration comes after years of struggle led by revolutionary leaders like José de San Martín.

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1817: Simón Bolívar Establishes Gran Colombia

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1817: Simón Bolívar Establishes Gran Colombia

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Simón Bolívar, known as 'El Libertador' (The Liberator), establishes Gran Colombia, a federation including present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama. This marks a significant step in his campaign to liberate South America from Spanish rule.

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After a long struggle led by Bernardo O'Higgins and José de San Martín, Chile formally declares independence from Spain. The Supreme Director of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins, signs the Chilean Declaration of Independence.

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Mexico finally gains independence from Spain with the signing of the Treaty of Córdoba. Agustín de Iturbide, a former royalist turned independence leader, becomes the first Emperor of independent Mexico.

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Dom Pedro I, son of the Portuguese king, declares Brazil's independence from Portugal with the famous 'Cry of Ipiranga'. This unique case of a Portuguese prince leading the independence movement results in Brazil becoming an empire.

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The Battle of Ayacucho, led by Antonio José de Sucre, marks the end of Spanish rule in South America. This decisive victory effectively ends the Peruvian War of Independence and secures liberation for Peru, as well as present-day Bolivia and Ecuador.

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1810: Mexican War of Independence Begins

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1810: Mexican War of Independence Begins

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Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issues the 'Grito de Dolores' (Cry of Dolores), calling for an end to Spanish rule in Mexico. This event, known as Mexican Independence Day, marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence.

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Welcome to our activity Padlet! Please follow the instructions below to complete the activity. If you have any questions, please ask your teacher for help.

• Add a post to the timeline for a specific major event during the Latin American revolutions.

• Include the date of the event, a relevant image, and a short summary of the event.

• Make sure your event doesn't overlap with ones already posted by your classmates.

• After adding your event, review the timeline and comment on at least two other events, noting their significance or connection to other events.