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Haitian Revolution
The slaves of Haiti who were enslaved by the French. It is considered as the Largest and most successful slave rebellions ever. It was largely influenced by the French revolution, which would come to represent a new concept of human rights, universal citizenship, and participation in government. Haiti was France's wealthiest colony because of their production of sugar, coffee, indigo and coffee.Toussaint l’Overture, lead them to independence on January 1, 1804. -
Mexican War of Independence
A Catholic priest called Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave a speech to the public which rallied everyone. The revolutionary tract, so-named because it was publicly read by Hidalgo in the town of Dolores, he called for the end of 300 years of Spanish rule in Mexico, redistribution of land, and racial equality. Thousands of Indians and mestizos flocked to Hidalgo’s banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and soon the peasant army was on the march to Mexico City.On August 24, 1821, they became independent -
Latin America Wars of Independence (North, Simon Bolivar)
This was a series of wars across the South America continent. Rebellion started in Mexico which was lead by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. It also took place in Venezuela which was lead by Bolivar and Junta but they failed and the Spanish took over again. There were also wars in Chile. Jose de San Martin defeated the Spanish in Chile in 1817. This was the first true victory against the Spanish by the Latin Americans. This victory inspired independence in Latin America and created South America. -
Romanticism
This was a t ime period in Europe which it's main idea was reasoning could not be used to describe everything. In reaction to the cult of rationality that was the Enlightenment, Romantics searched for deeper, often subconscious appeals. They viewed everything differently some famous Romantics were Victor Hugo, Goethe and Hegel. They focused primarily on Literature and Arts. It was very popular in Germany, France and England. -
Brazilian Independence
Brazil was colonized by the Portuguese ever since it Was discovered. In 1820 a Constituent Assembly’s meeting was held and they decided to create the first constitution of the Kingdom and to demand the return of King Dom João VI from Brazil. In August 1822, Pedro went to São Paulo to pledge loyalty to the Brazilian. He announced that all ties with Portugal were broken and Brazil became an independent country. -
Greek Revolution
A revolt began in march 1821 which was lead by Alexandros Ypsilantis. He crossed the Prut River into Turkish held Moldavia with a small force of troops.Ypsilantis was soon defeated by the Turks,but this went on to inspire more revolts to come.A civil war broke out in 1823 between the guerrilla leader Theódoros Kolokotrónis and Geórgios Kountouriótis,who was the leader at the time. Kolokotrónis was defeated and was forced to flee the island. Europeans helped out and they gained their independence -
Latin American Wars of Independence (South, San Martin)
Between 1865- 1870 the Paraguayan war was fought between Paraguay and the allied countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. It was a very bloody war. They allied forces outnumbered Paraguay and they were defeated. During the war the Paraguayans suffered not only from the enemy but also from malnutrition, disease, and the domination of López, who tortured and killed countless numbers. Although López had successfully invaded the Brazilian province of Mato Grosso in late 1864, he was defeated. -
German Unification
Otto von Bismarck was an aristocratic Landowner who pushed German unification through a well orchestrated war. In 1870, Bismarck forged a note from the French ambassador, implying that the ambassador had insulted the Prussian king. This made the French have interest In the war. France lost and the Alsace-Lorraine was transferred to Germany in the peace settlement, this allowed them to declare independence on January 21, 1871. -
Italian Unification
Before Italy was united and became one country they were broken off into separate states and they were not United at all. A politician named Camillo di Cavour using the tools of realpolitik, united Italy under the crown of Sardinia. Italy fought many wars with Austria to gain their independence. When France lost a war to Prussia in 1870, Victor Immanuel II took over Rome when French troops left. Italy finally became united in 1979
