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Start Of The Haitian Revolution
On August 14, 1791, around 100,000 African Slaves started to revolt against their masters led by a fellow educated African man named, Toussaint L’Ouverture. The African Slaves had heard news of other revolutions of freedom like the American and it had inspired them to take action and fight for their freedom against the French. -
End Of The Haitian Revolution
On January 1, 1804, The Haitian revolution had come to an end.The Haitians had fought off the French troops being led by general Jean Jacques Dessalines. The slaves greatly outnumbered the French and in the end came out on top now having their long awaited independence. -
Start Of Brazilian Revolution
The royal family had escaped Brazil after Napoleon had came to conquer but after Napoleon’s defeat led by Dom Pedro Brazilian people had governed themselves for 14 years. -
Start Of the Latin American Revolution
Napoleon had captured Spain and it’s colonies from the French making his brother the new king but with inspirement and new ideas of human rights and independence the South Americans quickly decided they no longer wished to be ruled. They were led in battle by generals Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin. -
Start Of The Mexican Revolution
The revolution began with Indians and Mestizos in Mexico wanting independence from Spanish rule; though going well at first, the rebels could not last long being defeated by Spanish and Creole army after not much time. Even though leader Miguel Hildago was defeated the Mexicans have not given up. -
End Of Brazilian Revolution
The Revolution was successful because the Brazilians had claimed their independence and were able to keep it even after the royal family had returned to Brazil. -
End Of The Mexican Revolution
The revolution was partially a success because though they were able to gain independence from Spain many of the colonies and regions fighting under Mexico had not Iturbide who had claimed himself Emperor overthrew him and had split into their own colonies. The selfishness of a dictator who had never changed his ways had caused a big split of Mexico's regions even if free from Spain. -
End Of Latin American Revolution
Though it took longer than originally declared Bolivar and San Martin were able to defeat the Spanish troops and drive them out of South America. Fighting for 14 years the Latins had finally gained their freedom from both the French and Spanish.
