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Mexico gains independence from Spain which will later help South America
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Colombia is one of the first countries to abolish slavery
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Brazil declares itself independent from Portugal.
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Peru invades Colombia which results in Bolivia and Colombia declaring war on Peru, and Bolivia and Colombia later win.
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Boers moved North escaping the British who took over the Cape Colony in the 1800's and wanted to use slaves.
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Cuba fights for its independence fron Spain.
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a war between the Boers and the British over disputes of land policies and slaves