Historical Events By torres-alexandra Dec 11, 1808 Napolean's conquest of Spain Sep 16, 1810 Padre Miguel rang the bells of his village church Dec 13, 1810 The rebellion broke out in several parts of Latin America Dec 21, 1810 Padre Miguel Hidalgo took the first step toward independence Oct 20, 1811 The army defeated Hidalgo Dec 11, 1811 Venezuela declared its independence from Spain Dec 11, 1816 San Martin's Argentina had declared its independence in 1816 Dec 11, 1817 Peru still posed a threat Aug 11, 1819 A turning point Dec 11, 1821 Bolivar had won Venezuela idependence Dec 11, 1821 San Martin planned to drive the remaining Spanish forces out of Lima, Peru Dec 16, 1822 San Martin and Bolivar discussed this problem when they met at Guayuquil, Ecuador Dec 9, 1824 Boliviar's army went on to defeat the Spanish at the battle of Ayacucho
