Latin American Revolutions

  • The Start of the Haitian Revolution

    The Start of the Haitian Revolution
    The Haitian Revolution began because the African slaves in Haiti came together and revolt against their French leaders. The reason towards this was because the slaves in Haiti were being treated brutally by their French owners.
  • The End of the Haitian Revolution

    The End of the Haitian Revolution
    The revolution was a success because the Haitians were able to gain their independence and end slavery. This all occurred because Jean-Jacques Dessalines had taken up the fight for freedom and he he declared the independence for Haiti.
  • The Mexican Revolution

    The Mexican Revolution
    The revolution began because Padre Miguel Hidalgo wanted to rebel against the Spanish. He began to march toward Mexico City with his followers; the mestizos and the Hidalgo Indians.
  • The South American Revolution

    The South American Revolution
    The revolution began because Bolivar's army of revolutionaries suffered many defeats. On top of that, Bolivar had to go to exile twice during the revolution.
  • The End of the Mexican Revolution

    The End of the Mexican Revolution
    The revolution was a success because the Mexican creoles joined the Mexican revolution due to fear of losing their privileges in Spanish-controlled colonies; they joined because they knew they would be stronger together.
  • The Brazilian Revolution

    The Brazilian Revolution
    The revolution began because King John wanted to make Brazil a colony again.
  • The End of the Brazilian Revolution

    The End of the Brazilian Revolution
    The revolution was a success because Dom Pedro agreed to be leader of Brazil and they won in a bloodless way; without blood.
  • The End of the South American Revolution

    The End of the South American Revolution
    The revolution was successful because Bolivar won the Independence for Venezuela.