Latin American Revolutions

  • The start of the Haitian Revolution

    The start of the Haitian Revolution
    The revolution started because they wanted freedom. They were not treated right and they wanted the rights they did not have. The classes that led the revolution were slaves. The leaders of the revolution were Toussaint L'Overture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
  • The end of the Haitian Revolution

    The end of the Haitian Revolution
    The Haitians fought against France. In the end, it was successful. The French gave Haiti independence after a year L'Overture died.
  • The Start of The Mexican Revolution

    The Start of The Mexican Revolution
    The Mexican Revolution started when Padre Miguel Hidalgo called for a rebellion against the Spanish. The two classes fighting in the revolution were the Indians and Mestizos. Near the end of the revolution, the Creoles joined in as well. The leaders of the Revolution were Miguel Hidalgo and Jose Morelos.
  • The start of the South American Revolution

    The start of the South American Revolution
    The revolution started when Simon Bolivar, the leader of the rebellion, led an army against the Spanish. He was a very wealthy man and spent his money backing revolutions because he believed in freedom. The second leader of the Revolution was Jose de San Martin.
  • The end of the Mexican Revolution

    The end of the Mexican Revolution
    The Mexicans fought against Spain. The Revolution was a success. Agustin de Iturbide proclaimed independence in 1821.
  • The start of the Brazilian Revolution

    The start of the Brazilian Revolution
    The Brazilian Revolution started in 1807 when Napoleon and his army invaded Spain and Portugal. The royal family escaped to avoid capture. The classes that fought in the revolution were the higher-ups, or peninsulares. The leaders were King John and Dom Pedro.
  • The end of the Brazilian Revolution

    The end of the Brazilian Revolution
    The Brazilians fought against Portugal. The Revolution was a success, Brazil ended up getting their independence. It is said to be unique because there was no violence.
  • The end of the South American Revolution

    The end of the South American Revolution
    The Revolution was successful. Simon Bolivar won most of the battles against the Spanish, but was defeated numerously and San Martin helped by sending his army to fight along with Bolivar's.