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a parish priest in Dolores, Mexico, rang his church bell to gain the attention to deliver a speech which promoted Mexican independence from Spain, racial equality, and other needed reforms.
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Independence of Paraguay occured when colonists overthrow the Spanish governor themselves
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Verde defeated the Venezulan revolutionary army, led by Francisco de Miranda which surrendered at La Victoria. Ending the first phase of the revolutionary war.
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Bolivars forces defeated Domingo Monteverde's Spanish army in a series of battles, taking Caracas and besieging Monteverde at Puerto Cabello.
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Argentine independence from Spain; Led by Jose de San Martin. Tucuman City Building is where Argentine Independence was declared.
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Chilean Independence led by Bernardo O'Higgins he was placed in power by San Martin to liberate Chile , and remained as a dictator in Chile
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Guatemalans decided to follow the Mexican's lead and break free from Spain themselves.
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Dom Pedro, regent of Brazil son of John IV of Portugal, declares Brazilian independence from Portugal.
