War & conquest.
It didn't; Spain DID gain control of most of Latin America.
Of their own destinies? Since the beginning of the 19th century.
The Napoleonic invasion of Spain in 1808 weakened Spanish control over its colonies in Latin America, leading to widespread rebellion. This event created a power vacuum that allowed for independence movements to gain momentum in the region.
Yes, Simón Bolívar traveled to Spain during his lifetime. He first visited Spain in 1804, where he sought to further his education and gain exposure to Enlightenment ideas. His travels in Europe influenced his revolutionary ideas and aspirations for independence in Latin America. Bolívar's experiences in Spain helped shape his vision for a united and independent Latin America.
we helped them gain their independence
Colombia was independent on July 20, 1810, by spain.
Nicaragua
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He explored America to gain land for Spain.
1778. Though in 1795, Pinckney's Treaty with Spain allowed America to travel freely on the Mississippi
The first two countries in Latin America to gain independence were Haiti and Chile. Haiti achieved independence from France in 1804, becoming the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Chile followed, declaring its independence from Spain in 1810, with its final victory in the War of Independence occurring in 1818.
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