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Slaves in Haiti were electrified from the news of the American Revolution. This inspired them to rise up against their European master.
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With the help of Toussaint Louverture and General Desalines, this revolution was a success and declared independance. It was the first colony to declare independance.
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Soth Americans leaders ,Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin, wanted to unite all the colonies of South America. They wanted to be free from Spain's control.
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They wanted enlightenment in freedom and called rebellion against Spain. The first person who took the step towards freedom was Miguel Hidalgo.
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A man named Agustin de Iturbide, who once fought against the Mexican Revolution, declared independance for them.
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The Brazilian people didn't like their king and wanted his son, Dom Pedro, to rule. They didn't want to become a colony again so they revolted.
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The people were successful in having Dom Pedro rule over Brazil. Soon after, Pedro declared Brazil independant from Portugal.
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The last major battle was the Battle of Ayachucho. It was led by Venezuelan leader Simon Bolivar. It was successful and they won their independance for South America.
