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Latin American Revolutions

  • The start of the Haitian Revolution

    The start of the Haitian Revolution
    In August of 1791, the enslaved African people of Hispaniola revolted. The slaves wanted their natural rights. The Enslaved Africans were led by Toussaint L'Ouverture but eventually Jean-Jacques Dessalines took over and led the revolt.
  • The end of the Haitian Revolution

    The end of the Haitian Revolution
    The Haitian revolution was against the French. The Haitian slaves were led to victory by General Dessalines. General Dessalines declared Haití an independent country in 1804. The Haitian Revolution was successful because the purpose of the Revolution was to gain freedom from France.
  • The start of the Mexican Revolution

    The start of the Mexican Revolution
    The Revolution was formed by Indians and Mestizos. The revolution was led by Miguel Hidalgo. The revolution began because the Mexicans wanted independence from Spanish rule.
  • The start of the South American Revolution

    The start of the  South American Revolution
    The revolution began because the Creoles did not agree with the decisions that the Spanish government was taking and they recalled John Locke’s idea of the consent of the government. The creoles decided to rebel in 1810. The Revolution was led by Simon Bolivar and San Martín.
  • The end of the Mexican Revolution

    The end of the Mexican Revolution
    The enemy of the Mexican Revolution was Spain. The revolution ended with Mexico achieving its independence from Spain. The revolution was successful because it’s goal was to be an independent colony and/or Country.
  • The start of Brazilian Revolution

    The start of Brazilian Revolution
    The Brazilian Revolution began because of Independence. The creoles demanded Brazil’s independence from Portugal. Both King John and Dom Pedro led the revolution.
  • The end of the Brazilian Revolution

    The end of the Brazilian Revolution
    Portugal was the enemy in the Brazilian Revolution. The Brazilian revolution ended without violet upheavals. There were no deaths during the Brazilian Revolution. The Brazilian revolution was a success because Brazil received its independence from Portugal.
  • The end of the South American Revolution

    The end of the South American Revolution
    The South American Revolution was fought against Spain. The Revolution was successful. The reason for the revolution was independence from Spain. Nearly by the end of 1824, Bolivar and his army declared independence to the Spanish colonies in Latin America.