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American Revolution
First revolution in the Americas and the Declaration of Independence was signed, freeing the American colonies from British rule. -
The revolution of Tupac Amaru II
Tupac Amaru captures and kills the governor of Peru and began insurrection. -
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French revolution
The French Revolution was the first major revolution in Europe. It led to a chain of revolutions for independence all over the world. -
Haitian Revolution
Second revolution in the Americas, and the first major revolution against slavery by slaves. -
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Napoleonic Wars
Wars of Napoleion that threw the entirety of the European social order into chaos. -
Napoleon Invades Iberian Peninsula
Portugese royal family flees Brazil and moves the court to Rio abnd Spain's king advocates the throne. -
Declaration of the First Venezuelan Congress
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Cry of Dolores
Two "curas rebeldes", Father Hidalgo and Father Morelos declare Mexico's independence (1810 and 1813). As a result, they are expelled from Mexico. -
Bolivar Takes Bogota
Simon Bolivar wins the Battle of Boyaca, capturing Spanish troops and supplies, he and his men continue to Bogota and take the city from the Spanish. -
Pedro I Ascends to the Throne of the First Emperor of Brazil
Brazil declares independence from Spain, creating a constitutional monarchy headed by the former Prince of Portugal. -
Battle of Ayacucho
Military victory in Peru, considered the end of the Spanish American's war for independence.
