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Inca Movement.
In Peru, peasants began a movement, in order to remove Spanish rule & restore Inca rule. -
Mexican Independence.
Mexico declares its independence. -
Monroe Doctrine.
The Monroe Doctrine declares that the Western Hemisphere is a sphere of influence belonging to America. This claim protected newly independent nations of Latin America. -
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Uprisal of Slaves.
In Jamaica, slaves began to uprise. this was symbolic, as in Jamaica, just like other slave-run countries, the slave population was actually 10 times that of the white owners. -
Slave Rebellion.
Slaves begin to rebel, cheered by Sam Sharpe`s false rumor about the passing of a legislation banishing slavery. -
Warnings about Revolt.
Missionary minister, William Knibb, warns slaves about the false rumor. Slaves still continue revolt, which is unsuccessful due to lack of unity, weapons, and training. Regardless, their campaign contributed indirectly to the abolition of slavery.
