Hatitan and Latin Revolutions

Columbus

Oct 3, 1492

Christopher Columbus landed on the tiny island he called, "La isla espanola"
The island was inhabited by local Arawak Indians who referred to their home as "Hayti"

Haitian revolution

Aug 22, 1791

Revolt against brutal conflict in the French colony of Saint-Domingue. Expulsion of the French colonial government; establishment of the independent Republic of Haiti.

Haitian independent

Jan 1, 1804

the island becomes the first black independent nation
General Dessalines declaring himself emperor

Argentina gain there indenpences

May 25, 1810

In response to Napoleon's capture of Spain, although it would not formally declare independence until 1816

Indenpence of mexico

Sep 16, 1810

This act became known as the "Cry of Dolores." His ragtag army made it partway to the capital before being driven back, and Hidalgo himself was captured and executed

Indenpence of Venezuela

Dec 13, 1810

Bolívar fought the Spanish in Venezuela, Ecuador and Colombia for several years, decisively beating them several times

Mexico gain there indepence

Dec 1, 1815

Morelos won a series of impressive victories against Spanish forces before being captured and executed

Brazil gained indenpence

Sep 7, 1822

Brazil gained its independence from Portugal in 1822 in a bloodless revolt. Dom Pedro I assumed the monarchy and became Brazil's first king.

Venezuela and there indenpence

Dec 13, 1822

those countries were free, and Bolívar set his sights on Peru, the last and mightiest Spanish holdout on the continent.

Brazil War

Dec 13, 1865

Brazil joined Uruguay and Argentina in a war against Paraguay. Paraguay held out for five years, but eventually lost.