Latin American Revolutions

  • Start of the Haitian Revolution

    Start of the Haitian Revolution
    The revolution started because the slaves saw the success of the American revolution and it inspired the them to revolut. Also the slaves were tried of the whites oppressing them, making them revolut for justice. The leaders of this revolution was Toussaint L'ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
  • End of the Haitian Revolution

    End of the Haitian Revolution
    This Revolution was fighting against the French people. The Revolution ended by Haiti becoming the first colony to free itself from control from Europeans, the revolution was indeed successful.
  • Start of the Mexican Revolution

    Start of the Mexican Revolution
    The Revolution started because Miguel Hidalgo and many others in the village didn't want to be oppressed anymore, so they gathered and created an army to rebel against the Spanish. Many Indians and Mestizos gathered but the main leaders were Miguel Hidalgo and Jose Maria Morelos.
  • Start of South American Revolution

    Start of South American Revolution
    The main leaders of the South American Revolution were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin. They were both creoles and wanted equal rights and have a part in the government. The struggle of independence was only the began. The start of the South American Revolution was with numerous struggles and defeats.
  • The End of the Mexican Revolution

    The End of the Mexican Revolution
    The Revolution was fighting against the Spanish.The first attempt of gaining independence was a fail Miguel's army was defeated. The rebels then railed around another stronger leader, Jose Maria Morelos. Morels led the revolution for 4 years, but however, was defeated by Agustin de Iturbide a creole officer. Ironically, Agustin proclaimed independence in 1821. After, long and hard work the revolution was successful and Mexico became independent.
  • The Start of Brazilian Revolution

    The Revolution started by the army of Napoleon's invading Spanish and Portugal. Leading the royal family to escape capture. The classes that led this revolution were the Portuguese Royal family and somewhat of the people in Brazil. This revolution was a bit different because the people from Brazil didn't really push for change.
  • End of the Brazilian Revolution

    End of the Brazilian Revolution
    This revolution ended in a good way, it was different from the others. While Dom Pedro was staying in Brazil King John, his father was planning to make Brazil a colony again. But the Brazilians didn't want to return to colonial status. They wanted independence, thousands of people signed a petition asking Dom Pedro to accept. On September 7,1822 he declared independence. The Brazilians won their independence in a bloodless revolution.
  • End of the South American Revolution

    End of the South American Revolution
    The South American Revolution was fighting against Spain. By 1821, Bolivar had won Venezuela's Independence. Eventually, Bolivar meet Jose de San Martin, from then on they would decide the future of Latin American revolutionary movement.Then with help of people Martin finally freed Chile. When freeing Lima, Peru , San Martin left his army for Bolivar to command. With the unified forces, Bolivars army went to defeat the Spanish. The Spanish colonies in Latin america won their freedom.