-
Hidalgo's Provocative Speech
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. -
Period: to
Latin American Revolutions
-
Paraguayan Independence
Independence of Paraguay occured when colonists overthrow the Spanish governor themselves -
Venezuelan War Of Independence
Verde defeated the Venezulan revolutionary army, led by Francisco de Miranda which surrendered at La Victoria. Ending the first phase of the revolutionary war. -
Defeation of Domingo Monteverde Spanish Army
Bolivars forces defeated Domingo Monteverde's Spanish army in a series of battles, taking Caracas and besieging Monteverde at Puerto Cabello. -
Independence of Argentina
Argentine independence from Spain; Led by Jose de San Martin. Tucuman City Building is where Argentine Independence was declared. -
Independence of Chile
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 -
Independence of Guatemala
Guatemalans decided to follow the Mexican's lead and break free from Spain themselves. -
Brazilian Independence
Dom Pedro, regent of Brazil son of John IV of Portugal, declares Brazilian independence from Portugal.
