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First revolution in the Americas and the Declaration of Independence was signed, freeing the American colonies from British rule.
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Tupac Amaru captures and kills the governor of Peru and began insurrection.
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The French Revolution was the first major revolution in Europe. It led to a chain of revolutions for independence all over the world.
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Second revolution in the Americas, and the first major revolution against slavery by slaves.
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Wars of Napoleion that threw the entirety of the European social order into chaos.
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Portugese royal family flees Brazil and moves the court to Rio abnd Spain's king advocates the throne.
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Headed by Simon Bolivar
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Two "curas rebeldes", Father Hidalgo and Father Morelos declare Mexico's independence (1810 and 1813). As a result, they are expelled from Mexico.
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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.
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Brazil declares independence from Spain, creating a constitutional monarchy headed by the former Prince of Portugal.
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Military victory in Peru, considered the end of the Spanish American's war for independence.
