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Revolution in Latin America CA 1800
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Spain Overtaken By French: Impact on Latin America
Napoleon invades SPain and puts his brother, Jospeh Bonaparte, on the thrown. With no Spanish government, Latin America looked after itself and the local government should now be set up on behalf of the deposed Spanish king. -
The Frist Rebellion: Part A
ChuiquisakaChuquisaka's ( capital of Bolivia) governors of the university defied Spanish auhtorities by proclaiming their loyality to Ferdinand VII -
The First Rebellion: Part B
In Quito ( the capital of Ecuador) patriots rose for independence. -
Spanish explosion from Venezuelan
Venezuelan officers expel Spanish govenor from Carcas and form a junta to run the province. -
Buenos Aires for Ferdinand VII
A regional government takes over in Buenos Aires on behalf of Ferdinand VII -
Cry of Dolores
Father Hidalgo along with the other leaders of the conspiracy got word that they were found out. Hidalgo rang the church bells to sound the alarm to the locals. He announced his intention to strike for independence and asked the people to join him. Within minutes 600 men were assembled as his army. -
Try Try Again Mexico
First attempt at rebellion in Mexico. It was unsuccessful -
The Siege of Guanajuato
The Mexico ReaderFather Hidalgo and General Allende reached the city of Guanajuato where the Spanish and royalist forces had barricaded themselves inside the public granary. The battle was horrific and the 500 Spaniards were slaughtered. -
Monte de las Cruces
Father Hidalgo and Allende with a 80,000 men army continued to Mexcio City. On Monte de las Cruces, Hidalgo and Allende’s army clashed with general Torcuato Trujillo’s army of 1000 men, 400 horsemen, and 2 canons. Even though the rebels had won, Hidalgo retreated against Allende. -
Paraguay Independence
Paraguay expels Spanish governor and declares independence -
Betrayal and Execution of Father Hidalgo
Sick and tired of Hidalgo, Allende placed him under arrest. After journeying north they were both betrayed and captured. All the rebel leaders were found guilty and sentenced to death ( except Mariano Abasolo). Allende and some others were executed on the 26th, while Hidalgo was executed four days later. Life of Father Miguel Hidalgo -
Siege of Chillan
Video O’Higgins, Carrera and other patriot generals chased the royalist army out of Chillan. They laid siege to the city in the middle of winter. The patriots couldn’t dislodge the royalists and when they got somewhat into the city, they pillaged. -
Santiago
Spanish General Mariano Osorio wanted to take Santiago and end the rebellion. The rebels stood outside Rancagua on the way to the capital. O’Higgins moved his men into the city to reinforce Juan Jose. The royalists forced the rebels out of the city. Santiago had to be abandoned. -
ARgentina achieves Independence
Formal independence of Argentina -
Battle of Chacabuco
San Martin wanted to liberate the Chilean people. He asked for the help of O’Higgins. The Army of Andes defeated the royalists clearing a path to Santiago. -
Battle of Maipo -- Yeah Chile!!
San Martin defeated the Spanish loyalists and Chile gained independence. -
Retreat to Peru
Most of the Spanish and royalists forces retreated to try and defend Peru, which was the last Spanish stronghold in South America. -
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O'Higgins the Dictator
Life of O'HigginsO’Higgins was left in power and was an authoritarian ruler. He pick a Senate and the Constitution allowed for representatives to be elected to a legislative body.
