The American Revolution
Leif Ericson led the Vikings to the Americas
Simon Bolivar
Simon Bolivar
The most direct event that led to the independence movement in Latin America was the Napoleonic Wars, particularly the invasion of Spain by Napoleon in 1808. This weakened Spanish authority and created a power vacuum in the colonies, prompting local leaders to challenge colonial rule. Additionally, the influence of Enlightenment ideas and earlier revolutions, such as the American and French Revolutions, inspired demands for self-governance and liberty among the colonies.
the formation of the Ohio company
The attack on Pearl harbour
The unprovoked attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbour
The Peninsular Wars, when France led by Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain and Portugal.
The Scientific Revolution led to the enlightenment. People began to question, think and use reason by challenging customs and traditional roles.
The surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia under Lee at Appomattox Court House.
The major cause of the Enlightenment was the Scientific Revolution, which challenged traditional beliefs and authority through the use of reason and empirical evidence. This shift in thinking paved the way for questioning traditional institutions and ultimately led to the development of Enlightenment philosophies focused on individual rights, reason, and progress.
Scientific Revolution