Events from Haiti,South and Central America

Brazil's Royal Liberator

Nov 11, 1807

*In 180, Napoleon's armies inavded both Spain and Portugal.
*Napoleon's aim was to close the ports of these conutries to Bristish Shipping.

Bolivar's Route to Victory

Apr 19, 1810

Venezuela declared its independence from Spain.

Mexico Ends Spanish Rule

Sep 16, 1810

Padre Miguel Hidalgo a priest in the small village of Dolores, took the first step toward independence.

Mexico Ends Spanish Rule

Dec 11, 1815

A creole officer, Agustin de Iturbide, defeated him. (Jose Maria Morelos)

San Martin Leads Southern Liberation Forces

Dec 11, 1816

San Martin's Argentina had declared its independence.

San Martin Leads Southern Liberation

Dec 11, 1817

Led army on a grueling cross to andes to Chile.

San Martin Leads Southern Liberation Forces

Dec 11, 1817

San Martin's Argentina had declared its independence.

Bolivar's Route to Victory

Dec 11, 1821

Bolivar had won Venezuela's Independence.

Brazil's Royal Liberator

Sep 7, 1822

*Creoles demanded Brazil's independence from Portugal. Eight Thousands Brazilians signed a petition asking Don Pedro to rule.
*On September 7, 1822he officially declared Brazil's Independence.