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Simon Bolivar led Latin America to its independence. He's considered the liberator of Latin America. He urged independence to the rest of the Latin American countries, and was successful in doing so.
Their goal was to gain independence from European colonial rule and establish their own independent countries.
Both saw colonies win their independence from European empires. Apex
The invasion of Spain by Napoleon Bonaparte's army in 1808 encouraged widespread rebellion in Latin America. This event created a power vacuum in Spain and weakened its control over its colonies, providing an opportunity for Latin American leaders to challenge Spanish authority and fight for independence. The idea of self-rule and independence gained traction among the Latin American criollo elite, leading to various uprisings and movements for liberation throughout the region.
simon bolivar and bernardo o'higgins
Simon Bolivar & Bernardo O'Higgens
Simon Bolivar & Bernardo O'Higgens
dictators governed latin american nations after independence
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The Americans decided to help the Latin-Americans in their fight for their independence because of the American Revolution. Latin-Americans were inspired by the American Revolution, therefore, the Americans decided to help in their fight for independence.
The Brazilian independence movement was achieved with almost no resistance from Portugal as the Portuguese king, Dom Pedro I had been told by his father that if independence must come to Brazil he should let it. So in essence, it was the only Latin American nation to achieve independence without bloodshed or conflict.
haitiThe first Latin American country to gain its independence was Haiti.
The Latin American independence movement was primarily led by members of the criollo elite, who were of Spanish descent but born in Latin America. These individuals held economic and social power within their societies and were often inspired by Enlightenment ideals and a desire for political autonomy.
The Americans decided to help the Latin-Americans in their fight for their independence because of the American Revolution. Latin-Americans were inspired by the American Revolution, therefore, the Americans decided to help in their fight for independence.
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