Latin American Revolution

  • The Start of The Haitian Revolution

    The Start of The Haitian Revolution
    The Haitian Revolution began with African Slaves rising up to their French Masters. The slaves also outnumbered their masters dramatically. In August 21, 1791, 100,000 enslaved Africans rose in revolt to fight for their freedom. The social classes that participated was the slaves. The leaders were Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
  • The End of The Haitian Revolution

    The End of The Haitian Revolution
    The haitian revolution fought The French. The Haitian Revolution ended as a success as General Dessalines declared the colony as an independent country. It was the first black colony to free itself from European Control
  • The Start of The Mexican Revolution

    The Start of The Mexican Revolution
    The Mexican Revolution began because Padre Miguel Hidalgo firmly believed in Enlightenment ideals. The social classes that participated was the Indians, Mestizos, and the peasants. The leaders were Padre Miguel Hidalgo and Padre Jose Maria Morelos.
  • Start of The South American Revoluton

    Start of The South American Revoluton
    The Southern American Revolution started by Bolivar leading an army of 2,000 soldiers and took the Spanish by surprise. Bolivar finally met Jose de San Martin and together they would decide the future of the Latin American revolutionary movement. The social classes that participated were the Creoles. The leaders were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
  • The End Of The Mexican Revolution

    The End Of The Mexican Revolution
    The Mexican Revolution fought against the European country Spain. The Revolution ended as a success because Mexico's creoles united in support of Mexico's Independence from Spain. When Hidalgo was defeated, Mexico came back stronger which was successful.
  • The Start Of the Brazilian Revolution

    The Start Of the Brazilian Revolution
    The Brazilian Revolution began from the French troops invading Portugal. And at that time, Portugal ran over Brazil. The royal family then went to Brazil for protection. And the Brazilians asked Portugal for their independence. The social classes involved were the creoles and royal family. The leaders of the revolution were Prince John and Dom Pedro.
  • The End Of The Brazilian Revolution

    The End Of The Brazilian Revolution
    The Brazilian Revolution fought the European country Portugal. The revolution was a success because Brazil gained its independence without violent upheavals or widespread bloodshed. Which was unique in this time period of Latin America History.
  • The End of The South American Revolution

    The End of The South American Revolution
    The European Country that they fought was Spain. The South American Revolution ended and it was successful because in the last major battle of the war for independence, the Spanish colonies in Latin America won their freedom by killing the Spanish forces.