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In Peru, peasants began a movement, in order to remove Spanish rule & restore Inca rule.
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Mexico declares its independence.
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The Monroe Doctrine declares that the Western Hemisphere is a sphere of influence belonging to America. This claim protected newly independent nations of Latin America.
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In Jamaica, slaves began to uprise. this was symbolic, as in Jamaica, just like other slave-run countries, the slave population was actually 10 times that of the white owners.
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Slaves begin to rebel, cheered by Sam Sharpe`s false rumor about the passing of a legislation banishing slavery.
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Missionary minister, William Knibb, warns slaves about the false rumor. Slaves still continue revolt, which is unsuccessful due to lack of unity, weapons, and training. Regardless, their campaign contributed indirectly to the abolition of slavery.
