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Latin America
The Spanish controlled trade and used it to benefit Spains economy
Colonies were completely contolled by spain
All wealth and money was kept only in Spain and not in colonies -
Latin America
Haiti, a french colony saw the time was right to rebel
Because of Frances turmoil in its country, Haiti people took over the country and made it a free country -
Latin America
Napoleon takes over Spain and Portugal
Though bad feelings had already existed towards Spain, during Napolean's rule the colonists were treated with more disregard -
Latin America
Inspired by Haiti's revolt and angered by Napoleon taking over Spain two Catholic priests from Mexico.
It become a role from Mexico started a revolt in Mexico -
Latin America
Simon Bolivar, one of the main liberators, began revolts in Chile, Columbia, Peru, Bogota, Bolivia, Ecudor -
Latin america
Napoleon came back to power after being exiled.
This became another reason for the creoles to continue fighting for freedom.
Simon Bolivar had gained freedom in many more countries. -
Latin america (1818-1821)
these three years was most of the Latin american revolution got their independence.
Simon Bolivar did most of his work during this time as he helped these countries get their freedom. -
latin american
Latin american countries were rich in resources, which is why the Europeans took over in first place.
the goods produced from these countries were useful for the united states -
latin american
became latin america was a profitable trading route for the usa president monroe decided to take action in 1823.
he created a new set of laws called the "Monroe doctrine