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History of South America

Home to some of the most ancient human civilizations, South America was a battle ground for the expansion of European countries. Today it is a growing and vibrant continent emerging as a key player in world history.

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How did bolivar become passionate about the fight for south America independence?

Simon Bolivar was from a noble family. He studied law in Madrid. After Venezuelan independence he fled to New Granada and raised an army. He made several attempts that culminated in victory at Carabobo in 1821, but it was only in 1824 that the Royalist troops were finally driven out. In 1819 Bolivar became President of Colombia (comprising Modern Venezuela. Colombia, and from 1822 Ecuador). In 1824 he joined with other rebel leaders to drive the Sanish from Peru, and made himself dictator there for a time. Upper Peru was made a separate state named Bolivia in his honour whilst he was made perpetual protector. His Constitution caused dissension and the Colombian troops were driven out. In 1828 he returned to Colombia and assumed supreme power, which caused apprehension in republican quarters and ended in Venezuela separating from Colombia. Bolivar resigned in 1830. His ideal of a federation of all Spanish speaking South American states continued to exert an influence.

When did latin Americans countries gain their independence?

They did it in pieces, not all at the same time.

1816 = Argentina independent

1825 = Bolivia independent

1818 = Chile independent

1821 = Peru independent

1811 = Venezuela, Ecuador, and Paraguay independent

Was the Incas around AD or BC?

Maya civilization was present in Central and South America since 2600 BCE according to recent discoveries until 900 AD at its peak.

Cuzco Peru was the capital of what ancient empire?

The Inca Empire existed until 1533 in the Andes. It was a relatively new dynasty, having begun in the early 15th century.

What are the Pre Columbian civilisations?

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The Mayan civilization at about 18th century BCE

The Inca civilization at about 12th century AD/ CE and

The Aztec civilization at the 14th through 16th centuries AD/ CE

Olmec came first according to Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader

Who were the Indian leaders in the Indian wars with the US?

Joseph Brant in the revolutionare war little turtle in the wars between the revolution and the war of 1812 then Tecumish.

Which region was freed from Spanish rule primarily by José de San Martín?

San Martín helped to free southern South America from Spanish rule: Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

José de San Martín (1778-1850) was an Argentine general known as the Founder and the Protector of the independent nation of Peru.

What happened if slaves tried to run away?

If slaves tried ran away or tried to make an attempt to run away, they would be punished . Most people say they were whipped or were not fed food for days or had to do more work around the area.

Why are Indians short?

Obviously, you believe in stereotyping. In fact, some of the Northeastern tribes tend to have very tall members as do other tribes.

Why did the terraces affect the incas?

Terrace farming enabled the Incas to farm the mountainsides of the Andes. That way a strong rainstorm would not wash away the crops and cause a massive mudslide. The Inca empire would not be destroyed the way the economy of Nicaragua was destroyed when a Hurricane turned the fields on the mountainside into a mudslide.

Are the Mayans hunters?

It is assumed they were as every civilization within our experience rose in the same manner.

Why did the british decide to attack the south in the revolutionary war?

In December 1778, the British captured the port of Savannah, Georgia. They then conquered most of Georgia. In 1780, a British army lead by General Henry Clinton landed in South Carolina. They trapped American forces in Charles Town(now Charleston), the largest Southern city. The Battle of Charles Town ended when the city surrendered. The Americans lost almost their entire Southern army. It was the worst American defeat of the war.

Where did the Mayan empire begin?

The Mayan empire begun in the coast of Pacific and extended up to the Yucatan peninsula and south Mexico and reached its apogee of development in their Classic period [250 through 900 CE/ AD].

What do the Indians worship?

First of all it's the Native Americans or The People of the Land.

Second, it differs from each tribe. But mostly, they call the Sun their Father and the Earth, their mother. Also, the Moon is sometimes referred to as the Grandmother.

Why did Mayans die?

Mayans died because of the germs .The Mayas were lived in mexico. When Mayans were they were having a box of germs .The germs were called digram because there body shape was like a digram . Whenever a person will do sin they will opes the box carefully and the sinner should touch it he/she will die .One day a person did a sin they were going open the box suddenly a child came and fell it then the germs roam all over the mexico. Really this is the truth?

When did Pizarro arrive in Peru?

Francisco Pizarro landed in Peru before 1532 (which was when Pizarro asked Atahualpa to become Christian).

Why did sectionalism become present between the north and south?

Sectionalism in post-War of 1812 United States was based on peculiar institution, or slavery. This is something that is taught from first grade through college. The United States was divided, north and south, over the issue of slavery. Slavery was the reason for the Missouri Compromise among other agreements to even out slave and free states prior to the Civil War.

Were the Indians evil?

They were good. By the way I'm a Wikipedia Expert. And the Answer for your question is Good. The Indians were good people even though they ate animals.

Who was the first President of Bolivia?

Simón Bolívar was the first President of Bolivia. The country of Bolivia was named after him by Antonio José de Sucre, leader of the military who chose to separate Upper-Peru into its own state after it was liberated from the Spanish in 1825. Bolivar was the President in 1825 from August 11 to December 29, succeeded by Antonio José de Sucre.