Latin American Revolution

By Ashley_4327

  • Enlightenment ideas spread to Latin America. The American and French Revolution inspire people to fight for independence.

    Enlightenment ideas spread to Latin America. The American and French Revolution inspire people to fight for independence.

  • Haitian Revolution begins. Toussaint L'Ouverture leads enslaved Africans in a revolt against the French.

    Haitian Revolution begins. Toussaint L'Ouverture leads enslaved Africans in a revolt against the French.

  • Toussaint takes control of the island and frees all enslaved Africans.

    Toussaint takes control of the island and frees all enslaved Africans.

  • France sends troops to stop the revolution. Toussaint agrees to halt the fight if slavery ends, but he's later arrested and sent to France, where he dies.

    France sends troops to stop the revolution. Toussaint agrees to halt the fight if slavery ends, but he's later arrested and sent to France, where he dies.

  • Haiti becomes the first black colony to gain independence. Jean-Jacques Dessalines declares it independent.

    Haiti becomes the first black colony to gain independence. Jean-Jacques Dessalines declares it independent.

  • Napoleon removes Spain’s king and replaces him with his brother. Creoles see this as their chance for independence.

    Napoleon removes Spain’s king and replaces him with his brother. Creoles see this as their chance for independence.

  • Rebellions start in Latin America. Simón Bolívar begins the fight in Venezuela. In Mexico, Miguel Hidalgo issues the Grito de Dolores and leads an uprising of mestizos and Indians.

    Rebellions start in Latin America. Simón Bolívar begins the fight in Venezuela. In Mexico, Miguel Hidalgo issues the Grito de Dolores and leads an uprising of mestizos and Indians.

  • Venezuela declares independence, but the fight isn’t over. Hidalgo is defeated and executed.

    Venezuela declares independence, but the fight isn’t over. Hidalgo is defeated and executed.

  • José María Morelos takes over the fight in Mexico but is also defeated.

    José María Morelos takes over the fight in Mexico but is also defeated.

  • Argentina declares independence. José de San Martín leads forces to free the country.

    Argentina declares independence. José de San Martín leads forces to free the country.

  • San Martín crosses the Andes and helps free Chile with Bernardo O’Higgins.

    San Martín crosses the Andes and helps free Chile with Bernardo O’Higgins.

  • Bolívar leads troops through the Andes, surprises the Spanish in Colombia, and wins an important victory.

    Bolívar leads troops through the Andes, surprises the Spanish in Colombia, and wins an important victory.

  • Dom Pedro declares Brazil independent from Portugal

    Dom Pedro declares Brazil independent from Portugal

  • San Martín liberates Peru. Agustín de Iturbide declares Mexico independent.

    San Martín liberates Peru. Agustín de Iturbide declares Mexico independent.

  • Central America declares independence from Spain

    Central America declares independence from Spain

  • Bolívar and San Martín meet in Ecuador. San Martín steps aside, letting Bolívar take command.

    Bolívar and San Martín meet in Ecuador. San Martín steps aside, letting Bolívar take command.

  • Battle of Ayacucho: Bolívar’s forces win the final battle against Spain. Latin America is free.

    Battle of Ayacucho: Bolívar’s forces win the final battle against Spain. Latin America is free.

  • Bolívar’s dream of a united Latin America (Gran Colombia) falls apart due to political disagreements.

    Bolívar’s dream of a united Latin America (Gran Colombia) falls apart due to political disagreements.