Latin america

Latin American Revolutions

  • Start of the Haitian Revolution

    Start of the Haitian Revolution
    The way the revolution started was because the French oppressed and made them work for them. Also, the French brutally terrorized the slaves and kept them with no power. The French and American revolutions inspired and created an opportunity for revolt. The social classes that participated were slaves. The leaders of the revolution were Toussaint L'Ouverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
  • End of the Haitian Revolution

    End of the Haitian Revolution
    The Haitians fought against France. The revolution ended the slaves gained their freedom. The revolution was successful because they abolished slavery and gained their independence. They gained their own government.
  • Start of the Mexican Revolution

    Start of the Mexican Revolution
    The way the revolution started was that Miguel Hidalgo led a rebellion in church against Spanish and their was an army fight at Mexico City and they had been defeated. The social classes that participated were Indians and Mestizos.The leaders of the revolution were Miguel Hidalgo and Jose Maria Morelos.
  • Start of the South American Revolution

    Start of the South American Revolution
    The way the revolution started was that Simon Bolivar led 2000 men through the Andes in Colombia and won a surprise attack to the Spanish. The social classes that participated were the creoles. The leaders of the revolution were Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
  • End of the Mexican Revolution

    End of the Mexican Revolution
    The Mexicans fought against Spain. The revolution ended when Mexico gained their independence. The revolution was a success.
  • Start of the Brazilian Revolution

    Start of the Brazilian Revolution
    The way the revolution started was Napoleon's armies raided both Portugal and Spain trying to block the ports. King John escaped capture to Brazil. The King then goes to Portugal because of the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. King John planned to make Brazil a colony and people revolted against that. The social classes that participated were the Creoles. The leader of the revolution was a member of the Portuguese royal family.
  • End of the Brazilian Revolution

    End of the Brazilian Revolution
    The Brazilians fought against Portugal. The revolution ended when they gained their independence from Dom Pedro, which he announced it. The revolution was successful since they had gained their freedom.
  • End of the South American Revolution

    End of the South American Revolution
    The Latinos fought against Spain. The revolution ended when the Latinos won their freedom and countries were united. The modern countries formed were Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, and Ecuador. The revolution was successful.